In re Application of the County Treasurer of Cook County

Petitioner, a tax purchaser of property, appealed from a trial court order denying petitioner’s petition for a tax deed after the property owner objected on strict compliance arguments. The appellate court affirmed, finding that the trial court properly interpreted section 21-385 of the Property Tax Code when it upheld respondent’s objection based on a failure of the petitioner to obtain leave of court for an extension of the redemption period. The appellate court also found that the trial court correctly upheld objection premised on a failure to obtain diligent service on an interested party. (FITZGERALD SMITH and COGHLAN, concurring)