Hildreth v. Shelton

Citations

• 46 Cal. 382

Syllabus

<p>When Equity will Exfobce a Conveyance of the Title and Possession of Land. — If A., being in the possession of land, contracts in writing with B. to sell and convey the land to B., and to deliver him possession at any time within five years, upon the payment of the price agreed on, and C., with notice of this contract, obtains from A. a deed of the land before B. has paid the agreed price, B. may pay the agreed price to C., and equity will compel C. to convey the land to B., and to deliver him possession of the same.</p> <p>Idem.-—The fact- that such land is public land, held by A. under the possessory Act of this State, is no defense.</p>