Parks

BACKGROUND

This is a family dispute concerning a residence located at 2135 Vuelta Grande in Long Beach, California (the property). Appellant purchased the property from his brother, Willie Parks, in 1981, using the proceeds from a $100,000 loan appellant obtained. Appellant, his wife Eva Parks, and the McDonalds were all named on title after appellant purchased the property.2 On December 16, 1998, appellant and his wife Eva conveyed their entire interest in the property to the McDonalds as joint tenants. The 1998 grant deed stated, “This conveyance is a bonafide gift and the grantor received nothing in return.” Since its purchase, the McDonalds have been living in the property and were financially responsible for all mortgage payments and upgrades. The 1998 grant deed is the operative recorded grant deed regarding the property. On January 14, 2022, appellant filed his verified complaint for (1) breach of written contract, (2) quiet title, (3) financial elder abuse, (4) unfair business practices, (5) unjust enrichment, (6) constructive trust, and (7) declaratory relief.

Dimple Renee McDonald primarily uses the name Renee, and we refer to her by this name as this was the…