Francis v. Colendich

Elgin Francis has appealed from a judgment in favor of Rafalita Colendich quieting title to certain real property.

Francis brought this action to quiet title to three parcels of land in Calaveras County. Rafalita Colendich denied the claim of Francis and by cross-complaint sought specific performance of an oral agreement entered into by her son, Nick (her predecessor in interest), as purchaser, and Samuel Clifton and his wife, Amelia B. Clifton, for the purchase of a parcel of land 100 feet by 275 feet and a declaration that Elgin Francis held the property in trust for her. It was stipulated…