Weiner v. Eder

This case arises from special assessment foreclosure proceedings brought in the circuit court of Cook County. Edward G. Smith, the purchaser at the foreclosure sale, filed a petition reciting the expiration of the redemption period and praying for the issuance of a deed. A decree was entered finding, inter alia, that the real estate had not been redeemed. The county clerk was directed to issue the deed accordingly. The owner of the property, Theodore Lieblich, thereafter filed a petition to vacate the decree on the ground that he had redeemed the property on the day before the redemption…