Legal Opinion

Fairchild v. Mullan

California Supreme Court

Decided July 14, 1891No. 13210PublishedCited by 9 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco, and from an order denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the Court

Temple, C.

— The defendants Mullan and Randall take this appeal from the judgment and an order refusing them a new trial.

The action is brought by the executrix of A. A. Ritchie, deceased, to quiet title to a tract of land in Lake County, and to have it adjudged that the defendants have no right to purchase under a contract made with Ritchie October 19, 1877. Defendants Nougues and Williams filed a disclaimer. The judgment quiets the title absolutely against all of the defendants, except Mullan, and permits him to complete the purchase within ninety days by paying certain moneys, and failing so…

2Cited by9 opinions

  1. Glock v. Howard & Wilson Colony Co.California Supreme Court · 1898
  2. Hoppin v. MunseyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1921
  3. Petersen v. HartellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1985
  4. Southern Pacific Railroad v. AllenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1896
  5. Odd Fellows' Savings Bank v. BranderCalifornia Supreme Court · 1899

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