Reynolds

This is an action for forcible entry and unlawful detainer. The judgment restored possession to plaintiffs and awarded them $100 actual damages. Defendants appeal from the judgment.

The evidence shows that the house was constructed upon real property which appellants, respondents and other parties owned as tenants in common. This house was built by respondents in 1923, and they lived there until 1930. In December 1930, appellants, in the temporary absence of respondents, forcibly broke open a door of the house and took possession thereof. When respondents returned they were not permitted to enter their home.

It is contended by appellants that the judgment should restrict the possession of respondents to their moiety, instead of giving them exclusive possession. This view is untenable. In an action for forcible entry, questions of title and right to possession cannot arise. (California Products Co., Inc., v. Mitchell, 52 Cal. App. 312 [ 198 Pac. 646 ] ; Kerr v. O’Keefe, 138 Cal. 415 [ 71 Pac. 447 ]; White v. Pfieffer, 165 Cal. 740 [ 134 Pac. 321 ].) The point urged by appellants, being based upon legal title, cannot be considered here. “The peace and good order of society demand…