Handy v. D'Onofrio Bros. Construction Corp.

This appeal is primarily concerned with the validity of a tax deed in favor of the defendant, D’Onofrio Brothers Construction Corp. (hereinafter D’Onofrio). Specifically, the issues are whether this deed and related affidavits are sufficient to show a meritorious defense to plaintiffs’ action and, at the same time, to defeat plaintiffs’ alternative motion for summary judgment.

The subject developed real property is located in the Town *255of Sharon, Schoharie County, and the foreclosure of a mortgage thereon led to a referee’s sale at which the plaintiff, Edgar J. Handy, became the purchaser. His…