Casteel v. County of San Joaquin

Opinion

HULL, J.

Plaintiff, Richard W. Casteel, a nonresident of San Joaquin County (County), initiated this mandamus action to compel the County to refund fees paid by him for solid waste disposal services provided at several of his rental properties located in the unincorporated areas of the County. The superior court granted the petition, concluding the County has no legal authority to collect such fees. Both parties appeal. We reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

The facts of this matter are straightforward and undisputed. Plaintiff resides outside the County. However, he owns three…