Deneen v. Gillespie

This is an action in ejectment to recover possession of and quiet title to certain platted property situated in the city of Miami, Ottawa county, Okla. It was instituted in the district court of Ottawa county by J. W. Gillespie against Nola Deneen and Walter Jones. Plaintiff relied upon a resale tax deed, regular on its face, a copy of which was attached to his petition.

Defendants asserted in their answer;

“That the said lot described in the petition was not a vacant town lot and that the plaintiff did not pay all taxes, together with penalties, interest, and costs due upon said lot at the…