D. & W. Rottschafer, Inc. v. City of Grand Rapids

Plaintiff filed its declaration on January 13,1953, alleging that defendant city wrongfully claimed ownership, and right of possession to 18 lots in Morgan’s Addition to the city of Grand Rapids' and demanded judgment for the possession of said lots and damages in the sum of .$300.

Defendant answered, stating that it had title by virtue of a tax deed dated January 4, 1932, and a notice by purchaser at tax sale served- July 27,1933, and that since March 15, 1934, defendant city has been in continuous, open and hostile possession.

After hearing testimony and arguments of counsel, the judge of the…