Show TAX TITLE HELD VALID BY COURT SA SALINAS INAS C Cal l. l June 5 Judge Judge J S. S A A. BardIn Bardln of ot the Monterey county superior I court has lisa rendered a decision in the suit of Russel Scott against John Q Wrenn in which validity of tax titles is sus sus- tamed The decision is of interest to thousands of persons owning land purchased pur pur- chased at state sales Wrenn Is he a a. Placerville physician He lIe I formerly Connerly owned two lots In Carmel by the Sea Neglecting to pay taxes which became delinquent the lots were sold to the state in 1913 Five years later at the ex expiration of ot the period allowed by law for redemption the tho lots lols were purchased purchased pur pur- chased from the state by Scott who Isan is isan tal i oe il an attorney for a local a abstract company com com- pany Later ater Wrenn Vrenn appeared and filed fileda a claim for tie the lots Scott started suit to quiet title Judge Bardins Bardin's decision declares Scott cott is entitled to legal ownership ownership ownership own own- and has a clear title This is said to be the first suit cult of its kind ever decided by a state bu but as not yet passed upon by the supreme court are involved Jt la is probable an n appeal will be taken |