McFarland v. City of Sausalito

Opinion

PETERSON, J.

Lindsay Mickles appeals from an order of the Marin County Superior Court, claiming the trial court abused its discretion when it imposed sanctions against him and his attorneys. We disagree and affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

In September 1986, respondent Craig T. McFarland filed a petition for a writ of mandate against the City of Sausalito. Essentially, respondent sought to vacate a stop-work order the city had issued against his construction of a residence. Appellant, who owned real property near respondent’s property, was granted leave to file a…