People Ex Rel. Department of Public Works v. Younger

Opinion

DUNN, J.

Plaintiff’s eminent domain action sought condemnation of parcels of non-contiguous unimproved property owned by defendants Younger and encumbered by a trust deed. The parcels are located approximately three miles north of the community of Castaic in Los Angeles County and are separated by Highway 99, one larger parcel lying to the west and two larger parcels to the east. These three larger parcels are each composed of smaller parcels to be taken for different purposes, i.e.\ a fee taking or some type of easement. Following a trial, the jury awarded defendants $23,041 as the…