White v. Spreckels

This is an action of ejectment to recover a strip of land about two and one eighth miles in length, and of about one hundred feet in width, as well as a certain other piece of land containing about four acres.

Plaintiff had judgment for restitution and for $86.62, the value of the use and occupation of the premises, and for costs. Defendant appeals from the judgment, and from an order denying a new trial.

Plaintiff is the owner of the Calabasas rancho, and defendant is the owner of the Aptos rancho, which lies west of and adjoins the former.

The question involved relates to the division line…