In re Application of Kane County Collector

Petitioner, Dean Johnson, appeals the judgment in favor of respondent, the County of Kane (County), denying petitioner’s request for the recovery of the purchase price paid during an unsuccessful attempt to secure a tax deed. Petitioner alleges that the trial court erred in concluding that he failed to make a bona fide attempt to comply with the statutory provisions governing the service of notice to the property owners.

At a tax sale in November 1993, petitioner purchased certificate No. 93 — 1664 for $7,793.63. The final redemption date was October 31, 1996. To obtain a tax deed for the…