Seward v. City of Jackson

By the bill and demurrer in this case, the question for decision here is, Does the purchaser at a city tax sale of lands for delinquent and unpaid ad valorem taxes acquire title on delivery of the deed pursuant thereto, freed from the lien of the city for unmatured and unpaid installments of assessments for special improvements ?

On April 7,1930,- the city of J ackson caused to be legally sold a certain lot for ad valorem taxes thereon regular, ly and legally assessed, and Seward, the appellant,"was the purchaser, and, after April 7, 1932, the city delivered to him deed thereto.

At the same…