Nisbett v. Milner
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Mecosta; Perkins, J., presiding. Bill by William P. Nisbett and another against George W. Milner and others to redeem from a sale of land for taxes, and to quiet title. Prom a decree for defendants, complainants appeal. The bill of complaint in this cause was filed to establish and enforce the right of complainants to redeem, from a certain tax deed, dated September 5, 1901, given by the auditor general, to defendant George W. Milner.
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Appeal from Mecosta; Perkins, J., presiding. Bill by William P. Nisbett and another against George W. Milner and others to redeem from a sale of land for taxes, and to quiet title. Prom a decree for defendants, complainants appeal. The bill of complaint in this cause was filed to establish and enforce the right of complainants to redeem, from a certain tax deed, dated September 5, 1901, given by the auditor general, to defendant George W. Milner. The property directly involved is a strip of land 20 feet north and south, and 100 feet east and west, out of the southeast corner of lot 14, block…
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
(after stating the facts). In the foregoing statement of facts, we have said that it is, in effect, conceded of record that a mistake was made in the deed *343from Daniel to Chester. If it should be urged by counsel for defendants that the admissions of counsel do not amount to such concession,.we have no hesitation in holding that there was a mistake in said deed. It is unnecessary to state at length the reasons which impel to this conclusion. A study of the instruments themselves, and a knowledge of the location of the house Daniel was deeding to Chester, will afford an absolute demonstration…
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