Pearson v. Hill

Defendants have appealed from a judgment against them after trial before the court without a jury in an action to quiet title to certain trucks and trailers and for declaratory relief.

Defendant Hill operated a trucking business in Los Angeles. In May, 1946, he advertised in a newspaper substantially as follows: “Bobtails plus five year contract permanent, better than wages. Hill Transportation, 8022 Beach Street. ’ ’ In response to the advertisement plaintiff visited defendant Hill’s place of business and purchased two trucks or “tractors” and two trailers. The transaction was evidenced by a…