In Bauserman v. Blunt (1892), the U.S Supreme Court ruled on a dispute involving land ownership in Kansas City, Missouri. The case centered around whether or not a tax deed could be considered an absolute conveyance of title to property, and if it was subject to equitable redemption after being sold for unpaid taxes. The court held that under Missouri law, a tax deed is not an absolute conveyance of title but merely evidence of regularity and legality of sale for non-payment of taxes; thus making it subject to equitable redemption by the original owner within reasonable time upon payment with interest and costs. This ruling established precedent regarding how tax deeds are viewed in relation to property rights.

In the dissenting opinion for Bauserman v. Blunt, it was argued that the majority's decision to uphold a lower court ruling - which held that an individual could not be sued in a state where they did not reside or have property - was incorrect. The dissenting justices believed this interpretation of jurisdictional law to be too narrow and restrictive, potentially hindering access to justice for plaintiffs who may find it difficult or impossible to pursue legal action in another state due to financial constraints or other barriers. They also expressed concern about potential abuses of this rule by defendants seeking to evade responsibility for their actions by simply moving out-of-state. Furthermore, they disagreed with the majority's assertion that personal service within a state is necessary for its courts' jurisdiction over non-residents; instead, they maintained that any meaningful contact with a state should suffice as grounds for jurisdiction.