Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Tax Deeds
Petitioner purchased property taxes, and after redemption period expired, he filed a petition for a tax deed for the property, which court granted. After Petitioner obtained and recorded his tax deed to property, he filed a motion for sale in error, which court properly dismissed. A tax deed is incontestable except in very limited circumstances. Dismissal of motion for sale in error honors the finality and marketablility of tax deeds, and furthers public policy of insuring stability of titles to real estate. (CARTER, concurring; HOLDRIDGE, specially concurring.)