Asisten v. Underwood

This is an action (1) to quiet title to the real property covered by two deeds; (2) to cancel the deeds; and (3) for compensatory and exemplary damages. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were made in favor of the plaintiff upon which a judgment was entered quieting plaintiff’s title against the defendants. Defendants Jacobson and Chiodo appeal from the judgment.

Plaintiff was approximately 53 years of age and employed as a cook at the time the events involved in this case occurred. He was born in the Philippines, had never attended school and spoke poor English. In February 1958 he owned…