Klein v. Caswell

This is a quiet-title action involving the ownership of a mountain lot in San Bernardino County.

In 1923, the defendant Harthan was part owner of a tract of land which had been subdivided into lots which were being sold for cabin sites. Title to the property was in the defendant Harthan at all times material here although she held as a trustee until the year 1942, when she became sole owner of any remaining lots.

In September, 1923, a selling agent in San Bernardino sold the lot in question on contract to the plaintiff for $175.50, payable in instalments. The contract was sent to Mrs. Harthan…