Bowker v. Semple

This is a bill in equity to have a sheriff’s deed of real estate which was sold under an execution declared to be void and a cloud on the title of complainant. The cause- was heard upon bill, answers, replications and proofs and is now in this court upon complainant’s appeal from a final decree denying and dismissing the bill.

The sale is claimed to be void for two reasons (1) notice thereof was not posted in three public places as required by statute; (2) there were no bona fide bidders present, and the consideration paid was -so grossly inadequate as to invalidate the sale.

The complainant, a…