Clark v. Gobert

STOKER, Judge.

The primary issue before the court is the validity of the tax sale of defendants’ property to William W. Clark. Litigation was initiated by Clark to confirm and quiet the tax title.

HISTORY OF THE CASE

Clark’s petition was based on the fact that five years had elapsed since the tax purchase. Thus, he sought to have the title confirmed under authority of LSA-R.S. 47:2228. In the case of an elapse of five years the court is directed to confirm and quiet the title, unless a suit to annul is instituted within ten days from service and citation in accordance with LSA-R.S. 47:2228.…