Stewart v. Stewart
Supreme Court of California
249 P. 197 (1926)
Relevant factsFree
Frances Stewart (plaintiff) sued her husband Ernest (defendant), relying on 1917 revisions to California's Civil Code, seeking a declaration that she currently held an undivided one-half interest in community property the couple acquired in 1918. The trial court agreed and granted her that present interest; Ernest appealed.
IssueFree
Whether, under California law, a wife holds a present, vested interest in community property during the existence of a marriage.