Buffum v. Stokes

The appellant filed her bill in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, having for its purpose the foreclosure of a city paving lien certificate issued by the City of Tampa against the property of one Edward Stokes. The certificate had been assigned by the City of Tampa to Appellant, and all annual installments with interest had been paid, except the last two which were in default.

The answer of Edward Stokes, the owner of the lot in question, merely acknowledges liability for the amount of the installments remaining unpaid with interest thereon, but claims he should not be required to pay…