Sullivan v. Scott

Defendant in error brought suit to quiet title, alleging title and possession. Defendant answered setting up a title emanating from the government.

Plaintiff in her replication set up that in 1899, a tax deed for the land in controversy was issued to L. R. Scott, who on March 1, 1909, conveyed the land to plaintiff; that she claims under said tax deed; that it constitutes color of title obtained in good faith; that the land was vacant and unoccupied when the tax deed was issued, and that she and her grantor paid all taxes- on said land for seven successive years after June 25, 1909, when said…