Reavis

The action is ejectment for a lot of land in Napa City. It is alleged in the complaint, in the usual manner, that plaintiff is owner of the land, and the allegation is denied by the answer. Both plaintiff and the defendant Dora L. Gardner claim to deraign title from one Nancy J. Hill. The trial was by the court without a jury, and among the findings of fact are the following: (1) That on January 28, 1889, said Nancy J. Hill was the owner in fee of said land, and on that day “conveyed the same, by a deed of grant, bargain and sale, to Ann E. Reavis; reserving in such conveyance an estate for her life in the premises.” (2) That on April 21,1891, said Nancy J. Hill “conveyed the demanded premises, by a deed of gift, to the defendant Dora L. Gardner,” for the consideration of love and affection; said Dora being a daughter of said Nancy J. Hill. Said Ann E. Reavis is also the daughter of Nancy J. Hill. (3) That Nancy J. Hill died June 2, 1892. That on December 27, 1892,' Ann E. Reavis made a deed of the premises to one Nellie Holt, and on November 10, 1894, said Nellie Holt executed a deed of the same to plaintiff. Upon these and some other findings, not necessary to be stated,…