Francis v. West Virginia Oil Co.
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Kern County. J. W. Mahon, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMelvin, J.
Plaintiff appeals from an adverse judgment. By her pleading Mary F. Francis alleged that in the month of September, 1911, defendant had gone into possession of certain land in Kern County with her knowledge and acquiescence as her tenant at will; that on May 2,1912, she had served notice requiring the West Virginia Oil Company to vacate the premises, but that said corporation had refused to accede to her demand. She alleged her right to the possession of the land and prayed for its restitution.
Defendant admitted possession and refusal to surrender the land to plaintiff but denied the alleged…
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