Lancy v. Abington Savings Bank

On October 14, 1895, the record title to the land described in this application for registration was in Peter P. Veale, subject, first, to a tax deed to the petitioner dated October 18, 1893; and, second, to a mortgage to the Abington Savings Bank. The tax deed was released by deed from the petitioner to Veale, dated and acknowledged August 4, 1894, and recorded June 6, 1895.

The taxes for the year 1894 were assessed to petitioner as owner, and the tax bill and demand for payment thereof was duly sent to and received by him. On October 14, 1895, the premises were sold for non-payment of said…