Opinion ID: 593739
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Quiet Title Count

Text: 15 The Bloomingdales argue that the location of the property in Mexico prevented the district court from taking jurisdiction. Their argument is persuasive as to count ten which alleges a quiet title count. An action to quiet title is a classic example of an action that is local in nature. Livingston v. Jefferson, F.Cas. No. 8411 (CC Va. 1811); Sherrill v. McShan, 356 F.2d 607, 610-11 (9th Cir.1966). The district court lacks jurisdiction to issue a decree to any party quieting title to any property lying outside the State of California. Id. The dismissal of count ten is therefore affirmed. 16 The district court's order of dismissal as to count ten is AFFIRMED. We REMAND for the exercise of jurisdiction on the breach of contract action, even though we recognize the difficult evidentiary burden that the plaintiffs must carry. 17 AFFIRMED in PART. REMANDED. Each side shall bear its own costs.