Santasieri v. Crane

On January 2, 1914, the collector of assessments and arrears in the department of finance of the city of New York duly sold, at a public auction, to one Harry Zirinsky, the right of the city of New York to receive taxes, assessments and water rents which became a lien on certain premises prior to the 2d day of January, 1914, including interest and charges. The aggregate-amount of the tax lien thus sold was $29.31. Subsequently, the said collector of assessments and arrears executed and delivered to the said purchaser a transfer of tax lien affecting the property in question. Thereafter, on…