Noah Haynes Swayne

“ The principal fact was the transmission of the receipts. The other facts so illustrate and characterize it, as to constitute the whole one transaction, and render the latter necessary to exhibit the former in its true light and give it its proper effect.
It is, perhaps, not possible to lay down any general rule as to what is a part of the res gestae which will be decisive of the question in every case in which it may be presented by the ever-varying phases of human affairs. The judicial mind will always be compelled frequently to apply the general principle and deduce the proper conclusion. ”

“ A void deed taken in good faith is a sufficient color of title. [2] It is not necessary that each year's taxes should have been paid within the year. The taxes 'for one year may be paid in another of the seven years.' [3]
Under the second section, the defendant must show the payment of the taxes for seven successive years; that the land was 'vacant and unoccupied' during that time, and that he had, during the sam time, 'color of title made in good faith.' Under this section the bar begins with the first payment of taxes after the party has acquired color of title. ”