Heirs of property owner brought action to recover and quiet title to property that was sold at public auction following tax lien foreclosure. Following a trial, the District Court dismissed action. Heirs appealed.
The Supreme Court of North Dakota held that:
- Service of notice of foreclosure by certified mail on deceased property owner and by personal service on resident complied with statutory requirements;
- Service of notice of foreclosure on non-resident constituted valid personal service;
- Auditor was not statutorily required to provide final notice of expiration of redemption period; and
- Purchaser’s successful bid and county’s acceptance of down payment precluded redemption.