Hill v. Turnverein Germania of Oklahoma City
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Oklahoma County ; Edward D. Oldfield, Judge. Action in ejectment by Turnverein Ger-mania of Oklahoma City and others, to recover certain real estate held by William B. Hill under an alleged tax deed. From a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, William B. Hill appeals
1Opinion of the CourtOwen, C. J.
This was an action to determine ownership and recover possession of lot 42, block 62, Oklahoma City. William B. Hill, plaintiff in error, claimed title to tbo lot through a tax deed issued to John Holsap-fel. It appears the lot was sold for delinquent taxes in 1896, and tlie tax deed issued in 1S98.
The decisive question for determination is Whether the deed is void on its face. It recites that the county purchased the land at public auction, but fails to show there were no other bidders willing to pay the taxes, interest, and penalties — the only condition authorizing the county to purchase.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Moore v. BrownSupreme Court of the United States · 1851
- Wade v. Crouch and EdwardsSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1904
- Holt v. SpicerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1916
- Kramer v. SmithSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1909
- Davenport v. WolfSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1916
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