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that she should not work and that he would provide for her
financially. Petitioner generally was not employed during the
relationship. She took care of the house and grounds in and on
which she and Mr. Kent lived, and she took care of a boat that
was acquired during their 25 years together. She also acted as
hostess for their parties and as Mr. Kent's nurse when he was
ill. Her relationship with Mr. Kent resembled that of a husband
and wife, including, but not limited to, the sharing of affection
and the presence of sexual relations.
Several items of real and personal property were purchased
during their relationship. Each item was placed in the name of
Mr. Kent or in the name of KENCOR, a California corporation in
which Mr. Kent was the majority shareholder. The property
included a house, an automobile, furniture, and boats. The house
was purchased in 1980, and, following the purchase, Mr. Kent and
petitioner lived there for the next 11 years.
Mr. Kent purchased clothing and jewelry for petitioner and
gave her a weekly allowance. When Mr. Kent and petitioner
traveled together, they would hold themselves out as husband and
wife.
In July 1991, Mr. Kent moved out of the house and broke off
the relationship. He asked petitioner to leave the house and
return the vehicle she was driving (a 1987 Lincoln Town Car),
which was in the name of KENCOR. Petitioner refused, and Mr.
Kent and KENCOR (collectively, the plaintiffs) sued petitioner
for ejectment, trespass, and conversion (the lawsuit). The
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