Ray v. Frye

— The plaintiff, John W. Ray, brought this action of mandamus to compel the defendants, constituting the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, to make, execute and deliver to him, as the highest bidder for cash, a deed to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Churchill Addition to the City of Phoenix. Issues were formed and a trial had resulting in a judgment against plaintiff, who has appealed.

On June 24, 1940, the State of Arizona acquired the tax title to such lots through a deed from the Treasurer of Maricopa County for nonpayment of taxes by the owner, Hattie L. Mosher. Section 73-838, Arizona…