Holmes v. Holmes
Court of Appeals of California
150 P. 793 (1915)
Relevant factsFree
Real estate was purchased using the community-property earnings of both Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, but title was placed solely in Mrs. Holmes's (plaintiff) name; she sued to quiet title against Mr. Holmes (defendant), and the trial court ruled in his favor. Mrs. Holmes appealed.
IssueFree
Whether real property purchased with community-property funds but titled in one spouse's name alone is presumed to be that spouse's separate property.