Ierna v. Maranzano

In this action under article 15 of the Real Property Law, defendant moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff acquired title by purchase from the prior owner; defendant by tax deed. The property is located in Suffolk County. On the submitted affidavits, there appears to be no dispute as to the facts. Plaintiff took delivery of bis deed from the prior owner on January 18,1956. On December 1, 1955, the 1955-56 taxes became a lien on the property. Defendant purchased the tax lien on November 26,1956 and took delivery of a Sheriff’s deed on January 28,1960, recording it on February 11, 1960.…