Ocean Shore Railroad v. Spring Valley Water Co.

Plaintiff brought this action to quiet its title to a certain right-of-way. At the conclusion of the trial it was found that plaintiff had abandoned the same. Judgment was accordingly entered denying relief. Upon appeal it was held that the evidence did not warrant a finding of abandonment. The judgment was therefore reversed. (Ocean Shore R. Co. v. Spring Valley Water Co., 87 Cal. App. 188 [262 Pac. 53].)

Prior to the second trial of the action the defendant golf club, pursuant to stipulation, amended its answer so as to specially plead that it was a bona fide purchaser for value without…