Randell v. Randell

This is an action to partition property consisting of an 80-acre fruit ranch near Orange, Califor nia, shares in a water company, and about $1300 cash. Plaintiff George Randell is the father of defendant Ralph Randell and of Laura Randell. Plaintiff lived on the property and managed and cared for it, keeping all books and other records. Defendant Ralph Randell lived in Washington, D. C., and his sister lived in Los Angeles. Said defendant and his sister advanced money to plaintiff for the purpose of improving the property, and in September, 1922, a statement of their interest was prepared.…