Parker-Washington Co. v. Kemper Investment Co.
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. Thomas J. Beehorn, Judge. (1) William. Murphy was the owner of the land at the time this suit was brought, and he was not made a party until long after the statute of limitations had run, although plaintiff had actual notice of his ownership.
Read the full summary
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. Thomas J. Beehorn, Judge. (1) William. Murphy was the owner of the land at the time this suit was brought, and he was not made a party until long after the statute of limitations had run, although plaintiff had actual notice of his ownership. The bills were issued November 7, 1902; the last installment fell due May 31, 1906, and the lien expired as to parties sued after May. 31, 1907. Kansas City Charter, secs. 18, 23, art. 9; Vance v. Corrigan, 78 Mo. 94; Jaicks v. Sullivan, 128 Mo. 177. (2) The owner is a necessary party, and the record owner is…
1Opinion of the CourtEllison, J.
Plaintiff’s action was instituted on several special taxbills against the defendant, the Kemper Investment Company, for street improvements in Kansas City, Missouri. During the pendency of the action the defendant Murphy was made a party on his own motion. He filed an answer alleging, among other things, that he was the owner of the property, pleading the Statute of Limitations, and asking that the bills be cancelled as a cloud on'his title. The judgment was for defendants.
The taxbills were issued on the 5th day of November, 1902, each payable in four equal installments. This action was…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Vance v. CorriganSupreme Court of Missouri · 1883
- Jaicks v. SullivanSupreme Court of Missouri · 1895
- Smith v. BarrettMissouri Court of Appeals · 1890
- Stuart v. RamseySupreme Court of Missouri · 1906
- Watt v. DonnellSupreme Court of Missouri · 1883
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by4 opinions
- City of Dallas v. WrightTexas Supreme Court · 1931
- Granite Bituminous Paving Co. v. Parkview Realty & Improvement Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1918
- Barber Asphalt Paving Co. v. FieldMissouri Court of Appeals · 1913
- Granite Bituminous Paving Co. v. Parkview Realty & Improvement Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1912