Oliphant v. French

McAllister, j.

Plaintiff brought this suit in equity to establish his ownership of a one-half interest in certain real property in Josephine County and to compel defendants to convey that interest to him. The trial court found for defendants and plaintiff appeals.

The following facts were established by clear and convincing evidence. In 1944 plaintiff was part owner and manager of the Esterly Mine near Cave Junction in Josephine County. He learned that certain real property nearby was to be sold by the county for unpaid taxes. On a trip to Los Angeles he asked a friend, Edward D. French, a…