Griffith v. Dept. of Public Works

Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment for defendants 1 in an action filed by plaintiff in April, 1955, in his capacity as a resident, citizen and taxpayer of the city of Los Angeles, and as the owner of a contingent remainder interest in real property known as “Griffith Park.” Part of Griffith Park was granted to the city of Los Angeles by plaintiff’s parents for use as a public park only, and part of it was acquired by the city by purchase from the estate of such parents “for park and playground purposes.” Plaintiff by his complaint sought in his first cause of action to enjoin…