Jones v. Lampe

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This was an action by F. G. Jones to recover a lot in the city of Liberal, Kan., the possession of which, it was alleged, was wrongfully held by William Lampe. Lampe in his answer alleged that he was in possession of the lot and that he had acquired title to the same through a transfer from Vessels, to whom a tax deed had been issued. The tax deed was issued and recorded in January, 1897, and it is alleged that it is fair on its face, and having been of record more than five years it is protected by the five-year *402statute of limitations.…