Eisenbaum v. Carreau

In this article 78 proceeding, petitioners seek an order directing the Treasurer of Nassau County to permit redemption of a tax lien and to cancel a tax deed and directing the County Clerk of Nassau County to cancel said tax deed of record. Petitioners purchased the subject property in 1955; they also own adjoining lots. Respondent G-iavasis purchased the tax lien in 1958 against 1957-1958 taxes, and has paid the taxes ever since. Petitioners have paid no taxes on the subject property since 1957, allegedly under the impression that the tax payments made by them in the years after 1957 covered…