Roberts

The only question presented on this appeal is whether substantial evidence supports the trial court’s findings concerning t|tle to certain real and personal property. For a statement of the substantial evidence rule, see Green Trees Enterprises, Inc. v. Palm Springs Alpine Estates, Inc., 66 Cal.2d 782, 784 [ 59 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 427 P.2d 805 ].

William Goetz and Mabel Goetz commenced living together in 1928. At the time their total assets were substantially less than $500. They were married in 1952. During the period 1928-1964, the couple accumulated real and personal property valued in excess of $400,000, most of which was held in joint tenancy. Mabel died November 25, 1964. Her son by a prior marriage, Earl William Roberts, was thereafter appointed special administrator of her estate. Roberts, as such administrator, commenced the action in which this appeal was taken against William Goetz. By the action Roberts, as special administrator, sought to determine title to two parcels of real property and three savings and loan association accounts.

The Savings and Loan Accounts.

The trial court found each of the three savings and loan accounts to be the separate property of…