Northwestern Mutual Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Hanson

Morris, Ch. J.

This is an action to quiet title to a lot in the city of New Rockford in Eddy county. Prior to April 15, 1937, the plaintiff had acquired title to the lot through foreclosure proceedings that resulted in a sheriff’s certificate of sale being issued and recorded December 26, 1935. The sheriff’s deed was issued to the plaintiff on December 31, 1936, and recorded December 18, 1940.

On April 15, 1937, the plaintiff as vendor entered into a contract for deed with Irvine V. Hanson and Joseph J. Greenheck as vendees for the sale and purchase of the lot for $1,500 payable in monthly…