Wallace

Facts In her summary of the facts, appellant states that, because the trial court found her testimony to be " 'convoluted' " and " 'not credible,' " she has "elected to rely solely on the testimony of [respondent] and his witnesses." We do the same in our summary of the facts. The court found respondent to be "a very credible witness." It noted that his testimony was "consistent and believable" as well as "candid and frank in a 'blue-collar' manner." Respondent met appellant in 1989 when he was doing electrical work at 100 Miramar Avenue in Montecito (the property), which consisted of a main house and four cottages. Two of the cottages were rented, and two were vacant. Appellant told respondent that her mother, Annabel Ballard, was the owner of the property. Appellant hired respondent to be the property's caretaker. As compensation for his services, she allowed him to live in one of the vacant cottages at a reduced rent. Respondent continuously worked as caretaker for approximately 20 years. When appellant hired respondent, she was living in the main house on the property. A few months later, she moved to New Mexico. After her departure, the main…