Riley v. Heisch
California Supreme Court
Appeal from the Sixth District. Ejectment for a lot in the city of Sacramento tried by the Court without a jury. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court. Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtField, C. J.
Baldwin, J. and Cope, J.. concurring.
This is an action of ejectment to recover certain real estate situated within the city and county of Sacramento. The plaintiff traces title to the premises from the grant issued to John A. Sutter by the Mexican Governor, Alvarado, in June, 1841. The case resembles in its essential particulars that of Cornwall v. Culver, decided at the last October term. (16 Cal. 423.) We there held that for land within the boundaries of the general tract designated in the grant, situated within the county of Sacramento, ejectment will lie directly upon the grant; and that…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Waterman v. SmithCalifornia Supreme Court · 1859
- Cornwall v. CulverCalifornia Supreme Court · 1860
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