Beckett v. City of Petaluma

The action herein was begun by the plaintiffs to quiet their title to a parcel of land against any and all claims of the defendant. The plaintiffs claimed title under William M. Francis. The parcel of land in controversy is a tract 148 feet square at the corner of Bremen and Jefferson streets, in the city of Petaluma.

In defense the city alleged that it has been in the uninterrupted adverse possession of the property for more than twelve years before the action was begun and had paid all taxes thereon during that period; in brief, that it had acquired title thereto by prescription, and that…