Croner v. Keefer
Citations
- 103 Kan. 204
- 173 P. 282
- 1918 Kan. LEXIS 224
Syllabus
<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Tax Deed — Husband Cannot Acquire Tax Title to Wife’s Land. The relationship of husband and wife is so intimate and confidential that a husband cannot acquire a valid and independent tax title to his wife’s real estate by a purchase thereof at a tax sale. '</p> <p>2. Belated Pleadings ■ — ■ Judicial Discretion. Rule followed, that the ■ granting or refusal of leave to file belated pleadings is within the sound discretion of the trial court.</p> <p>3. Sheriff — Expiration of Term of Office — Duty of His Successor. When a writ directing a judicial sale of property has been delivered to and partially executed by a sheriff who is about to retire from office, it is lawful and proper for him to deliver the writ to his successor, and the latter may finish the official duty directed by the writ and make the official return thereon accordingly.</p>
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- “The [Michigan Supreme] ’ Court has often held that the settlement of disputed matters and the compromise of doubtful claims is favored by law. Efforts toward amicable settlement of disputed claims to avoid litigation meet with judicial approval.”
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Judges: Dawson
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