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California couple's garden dispute ends in court after 1955 deal involving $250 and babysitting

A California couple who bought a home in 2019 found themselves in a legal battle after their neighbour claimed ownership of a 20-by-20-foot garden they believed was theirs. The dispute centred on a 1955 agreement involving $250, babysitting services and land access rights. On Monday, a California appeals court upheld the couple's exclusive right to use the garden.