McLeran v. Benton

By the Court,

Rhodes, J.:

This is an action of ejectment to recover the possession of lands in San Francisco, lying within the lines of the Van Hess Ordinance. It is found, among other facts, that prior to September 13th, 1849, Jacob Harmon and Eleonora, his wife, were in the actual possession, use, and occupation of a tract of land known as the Harmon tract; and that they so took and held possession thereof after coverture, and resided thereon with their family. Harmon and wife were divorced *471by a decree of the Court of First Instance which was rendered October, 1849, and affirmed in 1850 by…