Karagan v. BRYANT FOR GREGER

This is a suit brought under Code 1975, § 40-10-83, for redemption of land purchased at a tax sale. The trial court allowed the redemption. The purchaser, Phillip P. Karagan, argues that the plaintiff was not in possession and so was not entitled to bring an action under § 40-10-83.

Vincent J. Greger bought the house and lot at 1280 East Carlton Acres some time prior to 1956. He failed to pay his taxes for 1981, and the state purchased the property at a tax sale on June 8, 1982. See Code 1975, § 40-10-18. On April 12, 1985, the state conveyed its interest to Phillip P. Karagan. Karagan…