Gagliardo v. Dumont

Department No. 1, McKee, J.:

On May 25th, 1867, the plaintiff in this action was the owner of the land and premises described in the complaint, and he and his wife, Anna Gagliardo, resided thereon. On that day, the husband made and signed a declaration in writing of his intention to claim the premises as a homestead, and on the same day executed a power of attorney to one Antonio Daneri, authorizing and empowering him to enter into and take possession of all the real estate which belonged to the plaintiff in the City and County of San Francisco, and sell and convey the same, or any part…