Pasadena University v. County of Los Angeles

This cause is before us after decision by the district court of appeal of the second district, division one. The appeal is from an order denying appellant relief from a property tax assessed against its property for the year 1919.

Appellant, an institution of learning, chartered or incorporated by virtue of the laws of this state, claims that it is an educational institution of collegiate grade and being such lays claim to those certain exemptions allowed by the provisions of article XIII, section la, of the constitution uf this, state.

It is also the claim of appellant that the county assessor…