Empire Ranch & Cattle Co. v. Lumelius

Appeal from a judgment for the recovery of a quarter-section of land that had been sold for taxes. Appellant contends that the judgment was erroneous wherein it set aside a judgment and decree of the county court, and a tax deed offered in evidence, but excluded, because *50the county court decree was not supported by an offer of the judgment roll, and the tax deed was void on its face. This contention is not without merit, as the complaint was for the possession of land under the code, and the answer a general denial. However, it appears in the record that, as to the tax deed, aforesaid, and…