Gorley v. Sewell

The questions in this case arise upon the ruling refusing the appellant a new trial.

The material facts are. these : The lands in controversy were subject to taxation; taxes were legally assessed thereon for the years 1871 and 1872 ; the assessments were properly entered upon the tax duplicate for the said years ; the taxes became delinquent, and due return thereof was made; on the 11th day of February, 1873, the lands were sold; at the time said assessments were made, and thence continuously until the sale, the appellant, the owner of the lands, w7as the owner and in possession of personal…