City of San Jose v. Shaw

Citations

• 45 Cal. 178

Syllabus

<p>Bona Fide Settler.—A party who claims the benefit of the Act of April 2d, 1866, staying proceedings in actions for the recovery of land embraced within the exterior limits of unsurveyed Mexican or Spanish grants, must show that he was a bona fide settler upon the demanded premises, dwelling thereon.</p> <p>Argument at Chambers.—After a cause has been submitted in the Court, it is not error to hear argument at chambers, and thereupon to decide the case.</p> <p>Findings.—It is not error to refuse to file written findings when no request therefor was entered in the minutes of the Court at the time of the submission of the cause, although the attorney verbally requested that written findings be filed.</p>