Bishop v. Jordan

Appellant brought this action to quiet his title to land in Kern County. Respondent appeared by answer and cross-complaint and denied appellant’s title, and asserted title in himself. Judgment was rendered quieting title to the property in respondent.

About September 7, 1887, appellant filed Ms application with the United States Land Office at Visalia, California, to homestead the land involved, under the laws of the United States. The land was then part of the public domain belonging to the federal government. Appellant commenced to reside on the property in March, 1888, and continued to so…