Roach v. Riverside Water Co.
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County. The action was brought to recover the possession of a piece of land alleged to constitute a part of the homestead of the plaintiffs. Judgment was rendered in favor of the defendant. The further facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Hayne, C.
Ejectment. On November 9, 1885, the plaintiff William Roach was the owner of the land in controversy. On that day the defendant herein commenced proceedings against him to condemn a right of way over the land for a public purpose, and on November 23, 1885, duly filed a notice of Us pendens. On March 22, 1886, the plaintiff Rufina Roach, who was the wife of William Roach, and who resided on the premises with him, filed a declaration of homestead thereon. On April 1, 1886, judgment of condemnation was rendered in pursuance of a stipulation, which was as follows:—
“ It is hereby…
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