Aguayo v. Amaro

Opinion

KITCHING, J.

INTRODUCTION

Sofia Aguayo appeals a judgment against her and in favor of Michelle Amaro, the special administrator of the estate of Isabel Infante. Sofia1 and Amaro both sought to quiet title to real property located at 3665 Gillig Avenue in Los Angeles (the property). After a bench trial, the court determined that the property belonged to the estate on the ground that Sofia was barred from asserting adverse possession of the property under the doctrine of unclean hands.

The primary issues on appeal are whether unclean hands can serve as a defense to adverse possession by…