Webster v. Carhart

This is a statutory action to quiet title to real estate. The complaint alleges in effect that the plaintiff is the owner in fee simple and entitled to possession of a quarter section of land described in the complaint; that defendant claims an interest in the land adverse to the plaintiff; and that the action is -brought to determine such adverse claim. Defendant answered the complaint, denying each and- every allegation, and further affirmatively alleges ownership in himself; that the plaintiff claims title by virtue of a tax deed which purports to be based upon a sale for delinquent taxes…