Summerall v. Richland County

MOORE, Justice:

Ryan Investment Co. (Debtor Corporation) owned real property in Richland County that was sold at a tax sale for failure to pay 1992 taxes. The successful bidder assigned its bid to defendant/appellant Davis (Buyer). Debtor Corporation subsequently filed for relief in Bankruptcy Court. Plaintiff/appellee (Trustee) moved to set aside the tax sale on the ground the Richland County Treasurer had failed to comply with statutory mailing requirements for the notice of redemption. The Bankruptcy Court invalidated the tax sale and Buyer appealed to the District Court. This case is now…