Grakelow v. Nash

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

This ejectment was tried without a jury under the Act of April 22, 1874, P. L. 109. Plaintiff appeals from judgment for defendant, who stands on a tax-title; if that title is valid, plaintiff cannot recover; if invalid, plaintiff is entitled to judgment. “He who claims real estate by virtue of a tax-title must be able to point to a substantial compliance with all the essential requisites provided in the statute” (Osmer v. Sheasley, 219 Pa. 390, 395) authorizing the sale. The decision of this appeal depends on the proper construction of the Act of May 11, 1911, P. L. 257.

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