Wright

This is nominally an action brought by plaintiffs, the appellants, to quiet title to a tract of land situated in Sonoma County. In addition to the relief usually sought in such actions, plaintiffs pray that a certain deed, set out in the complaint, be canceled. Judgment was entered in favor of the defendants, and plaintiffs appeal.

Winfield S. M. Wright, prior to his marriage to Jarena D. Wright, now deceased, was a widower with two children, the plaintiffs and appellants here, the issue of his former marriage. On December 13, 1860, said Winfield S. M, Wright and Jarena D. Wright were married, and continuously lived together as husband and wife until June 17, 1892, on which date said Winfield S. M. Wright died, testate.

During their married life, Winfield S. M. Wright and Jarena D. Wright accumulated the lands involved in this action, and other property, both real and personal not involved here, and the land in controversy was community property at the time of Winfield S. M. Wright’s death.

After the death of said Winfield S. M. Wright, upon due and regular proceedings had in the superior court of Sonoma County, his will was duly admitted to probate. Sampson B. Wright, one of…