Sullivan v. Merriam

This.action was brought by the plaintiff against the defendant to cancel certain tax- deeds on .the north-east quarter of section 8, town 10, range 11 east. On the trial of the cause a decree was entered setting aside said deeds and requiring the plaintiff to pay the defendant the sum of $249.46, and providing that upon the payment of said sum the title should be quieted and confirmed in him. The defendant appeals to this court.

The defendant claims title under three tax deeds, the first of which is as follows: “ Whereas, S. N. Merriam did on the 12th day of January, A.x>. 1878, produce to the…