Chilberg v. City of Los Angeles

This is an appeal by plaintiffs from a judgment in favor of defendants dismissing the action following the sustaining of their demurrer without leave to amend.

On October 31, 1938, plaintiffs executed a deed to the city of Los Angeles conveying an easement of right of way for an electric transmission line across a half section of land owned by them in consideration of a payment of $50. Plaintiffs claim they were induced to sign the deed through misrepresentation, fraud and deceit; that had they known the real facts they would not have done so; that they were inexperienced in business and legal…