Anderson
Anderson v. Modern Woodmen of America
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Shinn, J.
Mary E. Anderson, individually, and as administratrix of the estate of A. G. Anderson, deceased, brought suit against Modern Woodmen of America and Lancaster Camp 7795, Modern Woodmen of America, to quiet title to a parcel of land situated in Lancaster in Los Angeles County. In the complaint the property was described by metes and bounds but it was further identified in a joint pretrial statement and pretrial conference order by reference to a certain deed recorded in book 8116, page 269, official records in the office of the county recorder of said county. Modern Woodmen of America, having filed its disclaimer, the cause was tried and judgment entered that Lancaster Camp 7795, Modern Woodmen of America, is the owner in fee simple, entitled to possession of the aforesaid property, and that the plaintiff in either capacity has no right, title, interest, claim or estate in or to the same. Plaintiff appeals individually and as administratrix.
January 13, 1927, plaintiff and her then husband by grant deed conveyed the land to Lancaster Camp 7795, Modern Woodmen of America. Following adequate terms of grant, the deed read: “This deed is given and accepted with the condition subsequent…