Tompkins v. Bishop

The appellant sued to quiet title to a piece of residential property on Gault Street in the city of Santa Cruz. The complaint alleged that it was the community property of appellant and Mary M. Tompkins at the time of her death and that appellant’s claim thereto was based on his status as surviving spouse. Respondent Ernest L. Bishop was a son, and respondent Pearl Humphrey a daughter of Mrs. Tompkins by her former marriage. Respondents’ answer denied the allegations of the complaint and alleged that on May 5,1947, Mary M. Tompkins deeded an undivided one-half interest in the property to…