MacHado v. Bank of Italy

Appellant instituted this action against the Bank of Italy, a corporation, for the purpose of requiring it and others to state and set forth their rights and interests in and to certain lands described in the complaint, whether acquired through deed of trust, liens or otherwise. The relief asked for was that the court determine the amount due, together with the cost of reconveyance, and upon payment or deposit in court of such sum the title of plaintiff be quieted. General relief, was also asked for. Defendants, answering, set up the defense that they claimed certain rights and interests in…