Wilson v. Atkinson
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Placer County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWorks, J.
Action of ejectment. Trial by jury. Verdict and judgment for defendant. The plaintiff proved title from the United States government, and that, at the time the action was commenced, the defendant was in possession of the property.
The defendant, to sustain the issues on her behalf, introduced a tax deed to one Singer, bearing date September 3,1875, and a bargain and sale deed from Singer to her. There was evidence tending to show that Singer had claimed title under the tax deed from the time of its execution, and that he had notified the plaintiff of the fact that he held the tax deed and that…
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