Griffin v. Kennedy
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Bay; Shepard, J. Ejectment by Albert A. Griffin against Daniel J. Kennedy and others. There was judgment for plaintiff on a verdict directed by the court, and defendants bring error.
1DissentOstrander, J.
This court has used the words “absolute title” in describing the interest acquired by the State in lands sold for taxes after the statute period of redemption had expired. The opinions in which the words appear to have been given the largest meaning are, it seems to me, Allen v. Cowley, 128 Mich. 530, Hickey v. Rutledge, 136 Mich. 128, and Blake v. Grondin, 141 Mich. 104. There may be other cases in which the extent of the interest so acquired by the State is expressed otherwise than by the somewhat general formula “absolute title.” It is apparent that, if the tax law is to be construed and…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Huron Land Co. v. RobargeMichigan Supreme Court · 1901
- Adkin v. PillenMichigan Supreme Court · 1904
- Corrigan v. HinkleyMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
- John Duncan Land & Mining Co. v. RuschMichigan Supreme Court · 1906
- Hickey v. RutledgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1904
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