Withers v. Jacks
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Monterey County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.
This is an action to quiet title to certain lands in Monterey County, described as “lots 1 and 2” of a certain range. The answer denies that plaintiff is the owner of the land, or that he has any estate or right or title to (he same, or any part thereof; and avers that defendant has a mortgage upon said land executed by one Milton Little and his wife, Mary Little, bearing date July 21, 1874. The court below gave judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals from the judgment and from an order denying a new trial.
Plaintiff holds title to the land by virtue of a sheriff’s deed made upon the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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