Turner v. Gregory
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from, Babes Circuit Court.- — Iíon. James EE. Lay, Judge. (1) Appellant’s first contention, in this ease, is that the tax judgment is absolutely void as to him, -and that a sale thereunder conveyed no title.
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Appeal from, Babes Circuit Court.- — Iíon. James EE. Lay, Judge. (1) Appellant’s first contention, in this ease, is that the tax judgment is absolutely void as to him, -and that a sale thereunder conveyed no title. The judgment, which is only upon publication or constructive notice, and by default, is against Vaughn Turner, whereas the record owner of whom the purchaser must take notice, is Singleton V. Turner, or as the law recognizes no middle name, is simply Singleton Turner. Corrigan v. Schmidt, 126 Mo. 304; Skelton v. Sackett, 91 Mo. 377. (2) The tax deed to Oscar Eeeder was void upon…
1Opinion of the CourtGantt, P. J.
This is an action in ejectment for one hundred and twenty acres of land in the northern part of *102Bates county. Benjamin E. Metzler is the common source of title.
By warranty deed, of April, 18, 1878, Metzler and wife conveyed the land in suit to Singleton V. Turner and that conveyance was recorded April 20, 1878, in the recorder’s office of Bates county. The land was swamp land and was never occupied by Turner. Metzler and wife resided in Johnson county, Missouri, and Singleton Y. Turner resided in Marar posa county, California.
The plaintiff testifies: “My name is Singleton Yaughn Turner. I…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Vance v. CorriganSupreme Court of Missouri · 1883
- Franklin v. TalmadgeNew York Supreme Court · 1809
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