Boicelli v. Giannini

This action was one brought to quiet title to certain real property situated in Santa Clara County consisting of a ranch of some six acres. Both parties claim through a common ancestor, their father, Augustino Boicelli.

In support of his title plaintiff relied upon a deed of gift executed and delivered in escrow. Defendant claimed that this deed was procured by undue influence and fraud, and she charged in her pleadings that her father was of unsound mind at the date of its execution, and that it was, therefore, void. In her cross-complaint she asserted title through a grant, bargain, and sale…