Lumsden v. Erstine

This cause involves an attack upon a tax sale and confirmation proceedings. The property (80 acres) was sold or forfeited to the state in 1930 for taxes of 1929 and was certified to the state ixx 1932. In 1936, this tract of 80 acrés, along with other lands, was confirmed to the state in a confirmation proceeding under act 1191 of 1935. In 1939, the appellees received their deed from the state.

The lands had forfeited in 1930 in the name of Missouri State Life Insurance Company as the owner; and in 1938 the appellant, Lumsden, obtained his deed by mesne conveyances from the said owner. In…