Seigneuret v. Fahey

This is an action in the nature of ejectment. The plaintiff is found to be the owner in fee of the land in controversy. The links in defendant’s chain of title are— First, a tax deed running to one Bertrang; and, second, a deed from Bertrang to defendant. The tax deed was irregular and void upon its face. The deed from Bertrang was founded upon the consideration of $400, expressed therein, and in fact paid by defendant. It purported to convey the land, the words of conveyance being “grant, bargain, sell, release, and quitclaim.” The defendant went into possession of the land on receiving and…