Foster v. Clifford
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county against Charles Clifford and his wife, the city of St. Paul, and all other persons-unknown claiming any right, title, interest, or lien in the real estate-described in the complaint, to determine adverse claims to a certain vacant city lot. Defendant Clifford in his answer admitted that the lot was vacant and unoccupied and alleged that he was the owner thereof in fee simple.
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Action in the district court for Ramsey county against Charles Clifford and his wife, the city of St. Paul, and all other persons-unknown claiming any right, title, interest, or lien in the real estate-described in the complaint, to determine adverse claims to a certain vacant city lot. Defendant Clifford in his answer admitted that the lot was vacant and unoccupied and alleged that he was the owner thereof in fee simple. Defendant city in' its answer alleged that it held certain liens against the lot by virtue of certain certificates-of sale for local assessments. Defendant Clifford prayed…
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, J.
At a tax sale held May 11, 1903, the plaintiff purchased the property described in the complaint. Notice of expiration of time to redeem was served November 9, 1906: The plaintiff brought this action to quiet title, alleging the real estate to be vacant and unoccupied. The notice of expiration was insufficient under the decision of this court in Lawton v. Barker, 105 Minn. 102, 117 N. W. 249. No evidence was introduced to show title in the defendant, and the district court made, findings that the plaintiff had no title, and directed judgment for costs in favor of the defendant Clifford. The…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Kipp v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1898
- London & Northwest American Mortgage Co. v. GibsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1899
- Lawton v. BarkerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- Shine v. OlsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1910
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