Griffin v. City of Syracuse

This action is in ejectment, a jury having been waived.

Plaintiff was formerly the owner of a plot of land comprising several acres, located in the city of Syracuse, and he has been out of possession since 1939. Defendant claims title by reason of tax deeds. A portion of the property has been converted into a public playground, with a building, tennis courts and other *251recreation facilities supplied. Plaintiff contends that the property was erroneously described for tax sale purposes and that any alleged title in the city was derived by virtue of unconstitutional municipal or State legislation.

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