Eanic Hotel v. Angell

This real action, brought to recover possession of land on Peaks Island in the City of Portland, was referred by agreement of the parties and approval of the court. The finding was for the defendant. The report of the Referees was accepted against objections and exceptions reserved. The lands described in the writ and owned by the demandant, the Oceanic Hotel Company, were sold to the City of Portland for taxes assessed in the years 1939 and 1940 and as three separate lots. After the period of redemption expired the properties were conveyed to the defendant. The descriptions in the tax deeds each year were the same and as follows: