Airways Water Co. v. County of Los Angeles

The facts in this case have been stipulated by the parties.

Plaintiff is a public utility water company, supplying water near the city of Inglewood, in the county of Los Angeles. Easements for plaintiff’s water mains were granted by owners of the real property, and the mains were placed underground along Anza Avenue prior to its dedication as a public highway. All of the places mentioned are in unincorporated territory in the county.

Dedication of the highway was by filing subdivision maps, in accordance with section 11590, Business and Professions Code. On these maps appeared a certificate…