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This is an action (1) to quiet title to the real property covered by two deeds; (2) to cancel the deeds; and (3) for compensatory and exemplary damages. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were made in favor of the plaintiff upon which a judgment was entered quieting plaintiff’s title against the defendants. Defendants Jacobson and Chiodo appeal from the judgment.

Plaintiff was approximately 53 years of age and employed as a cook at the time the events involved in this case occurred. He was born in the Philippines, had never attended school and spoke poor English. In February 1958 he owned the property involved in this action, upon which was located a duplex dwelling, one unit of which was occupied by the plaintiff and the other being rented by him to a tenant. It was stipulated by the parties that the value of this property was $14,000.

In February 1958 plaintiff was introduced to Jeri Underwood, who was approximately 22 years of age and without funds. Norman Williams’ wife went with her. Jeri’s acquaintance with plaintiff arose from plaintiff’s statement to his friend that he would like to know some girl because of his lonesomeness. Her true name was Geraldine Murphy and…