In re Application of the County Collector v. Eldridge

Court properly denied petition for issuance of tax deed and finding of a sale in error pursuant to Section 22-50 of Properly Tax Code. At the time Petitioner served the take notice, he was required to serve any nominal mortgagee of record, even if mortgage was later judicially determined to be invalid. Petitioner's failure to perform diligent inquiry into parties requiring notice under Code is not excused by notices published in newspaper. Petitioner relied on records from assessor's office and treasurer but did not investigate parties identified as having interests in property as shown by records of recorder's office. (KNECHT and TURNER, concurring.)