Legal Opinion
Durante v. Cnty. of Santa Clara
California Court of Appeal, 5th District
Decided November 30, 2018No. H041620PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGrover, J.
*841Plaintiff Mimi Karas Durante appeals from a defense judgment after trial in a tax refund action she brought against the County of Santa Clara. Plaintiff alleged an entitlement to a property tax refund because the County incorrectly determined there was a change in ownership of a house she co-owns with her sister, which triggered a reassessment of its value. The trial court concluded there was a change in ownership which allowed for reassessment. We find no error in that decision and will affirm the judgment.
I. BACKGROUND
Plaintiff and her sister inherited a house in San Jose when their mother…
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