Meyers v. Meyers

This appeal involves a forged deed. The forgers, without the true owners’ knowledge, executed a quitclaim deed which, when recorded, appeared to clear title in the forgers. Thereafter, the forgers sold the property, subject to an existing mortgage, to the purchasers. Appellant 1 is the notary public who took the acknowledgment on the forged deed. Respondents (petitioners in this court) are the abortive purchasers. The forgers have absconded with the purchase money.

The true owners brought a quiet title action against respondents, who in turn brought a third-party action against appellant. The…