Harris v. Ross

Harris and wife commenced this action against Eoss, treasurer of Madison county, to enjoin the sale of certain lands owned by the plaintiffs, which they alleged the treasurer was about to sell for the purpose of enforcing the collection of a certain ditch assessment.

It is alleged in the complaint that, at the time the assessment complained of was made, the lands affected thereby were owned by certain minor heirs, through whom the present owners and complainants claim title, they having purchased the land at a foreclosure sale.

It appears that, while the lands were owned by the minors, certain…