Bishop

Appellant brought this action to quiet his title to land in Kern County. Respondent appeared by answer and cross-complaint and denied appellant’s title, and asserted title in himself. Judgment was rendered quieting title to the property in respondent.

About September 7, 1887, appellant filed Ms application with the United States Land Office at Visalia, California, to homestead the land involved, under the laws of the United States. The land was then part of the public domain belonging to the federal government. Appellant commenced to reside on the property in March, 1888, and continued to so reside thereon until after November 17, 1894, when his patent' was issued to him.

On September 22, 1888, the Poso Irrigation District was formed under what is commonly known as the “Wright Act” (Stats. 1887, p. 29) and continued to exist as a legal entity until March 1, 1923, when it was dissolved by a decree of court. The property involved in this action was located within the exterior boundaries of this district. No question is raised as to the legality of the organization and existence of the district up to the date of its disincorporation. Some time prior to September 10, 1889, the…