McGrath v. Brane

This is an action in ejectment and to quiet title to two lots in the city of Britton. The plaintiff, Brane, was the former owner of the lots. They were sold at the 1921 tax resale to T. F. Dye, who on May 22, 1929, conveyed 1hem by quitclaim deed to the defendant, McGrath, who was in possession of the lots at the time this action was filed on June 25, 1935. The plaintiff introduced the deed under which he claimed and rested. The defendant then introduced the resale tax deed and the quitclaim deed from Dye and rested. The court entered judgment for plaintiff, and the defendant appeals.

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