Deardorff v. Hood River County

This is a suit to quiet title to certain real property situated in Hood River county. Defendant, Hood River county, counter-claimed, asking that its title to the property be quieted. Plaintiff appeals from a decree denying him relief and granting the relief requested by defendant.

Defendant, in September 1928, sought to foreclose certain delinquent tax liens on property located in Hood River county, including a parcel owned by Pearl Neale, plaintiff’s predecessor in interest. The summons was published and a copy was mailed to Pearl Neale at her last known address. The summons directed that the…