Legal Opinion
Tompkins v. Johnson
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided June 14, 1889Published
Appeal from superior court of G-rand Rapids. (Burlingame, J.) Bill to cancel a tax-deed on payment of purchase money,, etc. Decree reversed, and one entered directing the cancellation of the deed upon payment of the amount paid upon the sale, with interest, and in default said deed to stand confirmed. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtChamplin, J.
The bill of complaint states that Joseph H.. Tompkins is the owner of a parcel of land in the city of Grand Rapids, bounded as follows:
“ Beginning on the south line of Leonard street, fifty feet-east from the east line of Turner street; thence east, along the south line of Leonard street, one hundred feet; thence south, parallel with Turner street, ninety-six feet, to the south line of lot nine, J. 3?. Chubb’s addition; thence west, along the south line of lots nine and twelve of said addition; thence north ninety-six feet to the place of beginning; being a part of lots 9, 11, and 12 of said…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Blanchard v. PowersMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
- Gamble v. City of East SaginawMichigan Supreme Court · 1880