Rinehart v. First Cupertino Co.

Plaintiff sought declaratory relief and decree quieting title, asserting that defendants had agreed to grant to plaintiff a one-fourth interest in real property in return for plaintiff’s services as broker in acquiring the land. Defendants’ answer denied plaintiff’s claims, and asserted title in themselves. Defendants also cross-complained to quiet title. The cross-complaint was dismissed during trial. Defendants had judgment that plaintiff take nothing by his complaint, and that title be quieted in defendants. Plaintiff appeals.

Respondent The First Cupertino Company is a limited partnership…