Potter v. Knowles

Citations

• 5 Cal. 87

Syllabus

<p>Where two parties rely upon possession solely, as proof of title, the presumption of ownership is in favor of the first possessor.</p> <p>Proof of possession, however short, will entitle a claimant to recover, unless the defendant can account for such possession, or show a prior possession or title in himself; or a third person.</p>