State Ex Rel. McCullen v. Sproles

On November 9, 1935, one Orman Sproles obtained a patent to 160 acres of land located in Pike County, which had been forfeited to the State for nonpayment of taxes. The patent was duly signed by the then Land Commissioner, counter-signed by the Governor, and attested by the Secretary of State. It recites that the purchaser named therein had “complied with all the requirements of the law in such cases made and provided”, and that “in consideration of the premises and the sum of $35, being the amount required to purchase said land”, the same was thereby granted and conveyed to the said patentee.