2 Barb. 344 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1848
The only question in this case is, whether Richard P. Hart acquired title to any part of lot 227, under the comptroller’s deed ? A part of the description in the comptroller’s deed is applicable to lot 227. That lot is bounded on the north and south as is described in the comptroller’s deed. But the description in that deed is false as to the remainder, and as to the fact that it ever belonged to Jonas Morgan. He did formerly own lot No. 228. By the 10th section, chapter 262, of the laws of 1823, page 353, it is made the duty of the assessors in each town, in relation to lands not owned, or occupied by persons residing in such town, “ if the township, patent, or tract be subdivided into lots, and if they can obtain a map, or any correct information of such subdivis