Bakersfield Town Hall Ass'n v. Chester
California Supreme Court
Appeal- from a judgment for the plaintiff, in the Sixteenth District Court, County of Kern. Reed, J. According to the complaint, and the findings, the ouster complained of took place on or about January 1st, 1877. The other facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Myrick, J.:
This is an action of ejectment to recover two town lots in the town of Bakersfield. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff, and defendant appealed.
Plaintiff relies upon parole gift from Thomas Baker, and occupation for more than five years. Defendant relies upon title acquired by a deed from Thomas Baker to Gr. B. Chester, dated October 23rd, 1869, recorded August, 1870, and from Gr. B. Chester to Julius Chester, (defendant) dated January 3d, 1873, recorded January, 1876.
The evidence given by plaintiff tended to prove that in the fall of 1871, several residents of Bakersfield, wishing…
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