California Supreme Court July 1, 1872, No. 3,058 (Lawrence v. Webster)

By the Court, Rhodes, J.:

This is an action of ejectment, for the recovery of a tract of land in Contra Costa County, known as the “ Esperanza Rancho.” Ynocencio Romero and his two brothers claimed the “ Romero Sobrante,” which included the lands in controversy; and in 1852 Ynocencio Romero executed to one Wood a deed, purporting to convey the lands in controversy.