Backus v. Hoyt
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Alcona; Connine, J. Bill by Newton D. Backus, administrator of the estate of Sarah E. Backus, deceased, against Albert U. Hoyt, Henry K. Gustin, and Charles Conklin, to redeem certain lands from a tax purchase. From a decree for complainant requiring the payment of a specified sum, both parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, C. J.
Taxes assessed against certain lands in Alcona county in the year 3 901 were unpaid, and the lands were sold and bid to the State in May, 1904. Defendant Hoyt purchased from the State, and, the lands not having been redeemed, received the tax deeds. The lands were assessed for taxes in 1902, 1903, and 1904, the tax remaining unpaid. Defendant Hoyt, on December 14, 1905, filed proof of personal service of notice to redeem upon Sarah E. Backus, which notice was signed, “Albert TJ. Hoyt. Place of business, Bay City, Michigan.” Complainant is administrator with the will annexed of the estate of…
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