Jenkins v. Kirby
West Virginia Supreme Court
Error to Circuit Court, Mercer County. Action by N. J. Jenkins against W. H. Kirby and others. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant, W. H. Kirby, brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
Ritz, Judge:
Reversal is sought upon this appeal of a decree of the circuit court of Mercer county setting aside a deed made by the Commissioner of School Lands to the defendant conveying *437•a house and lot situate in the City of Bluefield which the plaintiff claims belongs to him.
For the year 1914 the real estate in question was properly assessed upon the land books of Mercer county in the name of G. E. Stafford, the then owner thereof. The taxes for said year were not paid, and upon a return of the same delinquent for such non-payment, which delinquent return is challenged, the same was sold…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Neal v. WilsonWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1917
- Preston v. BennettWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1910
3Cited by4 opinions
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