The key date is April 15, 1852; Chapter XXXIII; Section 5; This citation was taken from the Generl Laws of the State of CA. by theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.The key date is April 15, 1852; Chapter XXXIII; Section 5; This citation was taken from the Generl Laws of the State of CA. by theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.