Getchell v. Freeman
Getchell v. Freeman
Opinion of the Court
Action of partition. There was judgment partitioning the property in specie and adjudging liens for taxes. The defendant Child appeals. The only question is as to the propriety of the judgment adjudging liens for taxes.
In May, 1915, a judgment of partition was entered. A large number of tracts of land were involved. Certain lands were set off to the defendant Benner and the defendant Child as tenants in common. No provision was made as to the taxes paid by any party to the litigation in excess of his
The contention of the defendant now is that the pleadings did not authorize a determination of the taxes and that the evidence was insufficient to support the findings. We are of the opinion that the pleadings were sufficient. If they or the stipulation authorizing them were misunderstood by the defendant to his prejudice, he would have been allowed relief upon a timely application.
The evidence as to the payment of taxes was very informal. The tax books were not introduced. Certain statements relative to taxes were offered. An expert testified from them and gave his computations as to the amounts due from the various parties. The defendant did not appear at the trial. No objection was made as to the character .of the testimony. In the absence of objection at the time the proof was sufficient.
We hold that the issues properly permitted the determination of the taxes paid by the parties, and that the evidence sustains the finding of the court.
Order affirmed.
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