Jackson County v. State Department of Natural Resources

¶ 39. (concurring in part and dissenting in part). I agree with the conclusion in the majority opinion that Jackson County cannot rescind the tax deed.

¶ 40. I would not, however, remand the remaining issues to the court of appeals even though this court has the power to do so. In addition to the issue that is addressed by the majority opinion, the parties briefed two issues that the majority opinion declines to address. These issues involve the extent of the county's responsibilities as the present owner of a former landfill.1

*525¶ 41. Perhaps the court (including me) erred in not limiting the…