Bell v. Towns

Action to quiet title to Lots 384 and 385 of the Forthmann Tract in the city of Los Angeles, formerly in the city of Watts. Judgment was entered for plaintiff from which defendant Catherine A. McKenna appeals.

Plaintiff’s title rests on tax deeds issued to the State of California after nonpayment of taxes of 1928 on Lot 384 and taxes of 1924 on Lot 385; deeds issued by the State of California in February, 1943, to Record Searching Title Company for both lots and a conveyance by that company to plaintiff.

Defendant has no record or documentary title to Lot 384. She claims title solely through…