Chuck v. Quan Wo Chong Co.

This was an action to recover the possession of certain real estate in the city of San Francisco under the landlord and tenant act, and for the recovery of treble rents for its detention. Trial was had, and judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff, and a writ of possession was duly issued and placed in the hands of the sheriff. The writ was partially executed when application was made by the defendant, asking that the judge of the court direct that proceedings be stayed on his filing the necessary undertaking. The order was made and a bond was given, but the sheriff declined to stay…