Mattos v. Kirby
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the CourtBray, J.
In an action to set aside a deed, a deed of trust, and to recover rental value of premises described therein, plaintiff recovered judgment setting aside said instruments and awarding her $2,030. Defendants Kirby and de Mello appeal.
Question’s Presented
1. Insufficiency of the evidence to support the findings (a) that the deed’s grantor was mentally incapable of understanding the transaction; (b) that a confidential relationship existed between the grantor and the grantee, * and (c) that there was no consideration for the deed.
2. That the court’s findings are inconsistent.
Evidence
At the time of…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Estate of PerkinsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
- Trout v. TaylorCalifornia Supreme Court · 1934
- Jacks v. EsteeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1903
- Kreisa v. StoddardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1954
- Maionchi v. NicholiniCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1905
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3Cited by2 opinions
- DeMartini v. Alexander Sanitarium, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 1961
- Church v. Capital Freight LinesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956