Whitehead v. Bennett

Bay A. Bennett, who claimed to own certain land, sued E. K. Whitehead, the owner of a promissory note secured by a trust deed of the property, to quiet title in Bennett.

Laura P. Strang conveyed to Bennett by quitclaim deed all her right, title and interest to and in the property. As a matter of law, the grantor had no such right, title or interest. In his complaint Bennett alleged that for more than seven years he was in possession of the property and paid all taxes legally assessed thereon. He claims that by reason of such possession and payment he should “be held and adjudged to be the…