Sarous v. Morgan

Opinion by

Arnold, J.,

This is an action to quiet title, brought by the purchaser of a lot at tax sale against two tenants in common, John Morgan and Emma Bivens, and tried without a jury. Judgment by default was taken against Morgan; and plaintiff appeals from judgment entered for Bivens after hearing by the lower court.

The lot in question, situated in the Borough of Clifton Heights, was purchased in 1924 by John Morgan and Enos Bivens. Bivens conveyed his interest to his wife, appellee here, who has been the record owner since 1932. The lot was first assessed in 1934, solely in the name of…