Glad Tidings Church of America v. Hinkley

DE CONCINI, Justice.

Suit was commenced by Hermina Hinkley to quiet title to lot 12, block 10, City of Phoenix, against defendant Glad Tidings Church, hereinafter referred to as the Church. The Church answered and counterclaimed asking for specific performance of a contract to purchase real estate. From a judgment in favor of Mrs. Hinkley by the trial court sitting without a jury, the Church presents this appeal.

The facts giving rise to the controversy in this case are these. Phil R. Hinkley and Hermina Hinkley, husband and wife, owned as joint tenants certain property situated on the…