Krienke v. State

This is an action to quiet title to a parcel of land in the city of San Diego. This land had been owned by the plaintiffs for some time prior to July 1, 1936, on which date it was deeded to the state because of nonpayment of taxes for the fiscal year 1930-1931. The plaintiffs are husband and wife but, for convenience, the husband will at times be referred to as the plaintiff.

On February 10, 1939, the plaintiff applied to the county auditor for a certificate of redemption with respect to this land. One was given him showing the sum of $227.32 as the *355amount necessary to redeem. He paid this…