Rianda v. Watsonville Water & Light Co.

This appeal is prosecuted by the defendants from a judgment in favor of plaintiff and from an order denying their motion for a new trial.

The action was brought to quiet title to certain riparian and other water-rights in Santa Cruz County, and to set aside two certain deeds made by plaintiff in this action to the defendants Smith and Montague on the ground of fraud in their procurement.

Referring generally to the pleadings, it is alleged in the complaint that Carmen A. de McKinlay died on October 6, 1901, and that plaintiff was duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of her estate; that…