Chapman v. Sky L'Onda Mutual Water Co.

This action in ejectment was instituted by-plaintiff Frank F. Chapman, against the Sky L’Onda Mutual Water Company to oust that company from three acres of land in San Mateo County, used by the defendant for many years as reservoir sites. Subsequent to the trial Chapman died and his executor and executrix have been substituted as plaintiffs. The defendant claims an easement by adverse possession and also urges that, because of Chapman’s conduct, plaintiffs are estopped to assert a right to possession. . Chapman’s legal title to the property was admitted by the pleadings. The trial court…