Liberty Realty, Inc. v. Kenneth Co.

This appeal from a decree for specific performance of a contract for the sale of certain parcels of real estate on Frederick Road and on Stonecroft Road in Baltimore City, raises questions as to the validity of the titles obtained under tax sales. The vendor, the appellee, obtained title froip one Anna Gresser, who in turn obtained title from the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, who purchased the properties at sales by the Collector for non-payment of taxes in 1935 and 1939, respectively.

As to the first sale, it appears that the Collector’s notice was served on George W. Rebhan, the…