Van Core v. Bodner

Plaintiff brought this simple action to quiet title against defendant. Defendant answered, and by way of cross-complaint set forth his claimed interest in the property and also sought the recovery of $700 for funds claimed to have been advanced by him to plaintiff.

Plaintiff William Van Core, aged 68, and his wife, Margaret R. Van Core, aged 63 in October, 1931, acquired a 2%-acre tract of land in Fontana on that date. It was held in joint tenancy and was improved with a small dwelling, chicken equipment, and a few fruit trees. Within a year from the date of purchase, defendant Andrew J.…