Van Calbergh v. Easton

Plaintiff brought this action against Alice A. Easton, and several others under fictitious names, to quiet title to lot 22 in block 3 of the subdivision of the south half of lot 5 in block P of Hancock’s survey in the city of Los Angeles.

It was alleged that for five years immediately preceding the commencement of this action plaintiff has been the owner, in possession, and has paid the taxes on the property; that defendants claim and assert interests adverse to plaintiff, and that they are without any right whatever, “and that the said defendants have not . . . any estate, right, title, or…