Legal Opinion
People Ex Rel. Department of Transportation v. Muller
California Supreme Court
Decided June 28, 1984No. S.F. 24541PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BIRD, C. J.
This case presents the first occasion for this court to construe the provision of the 1975 Eminent Domain Law which authorizes compensation for the loss of business goodwill caused by a forced relocation. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1263.510.) The specific issue to be addressed is whether a condemnee may be compensated for loss of goodwill when he demonstrates that, as a result of a forced move, his business has lost profitability and has a reduced market value.
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The business which is the subject of these proceedings is a veterinary practice in Walnut Creek. Dr. George H. Muller, who…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Continental Casualty Co. v. Phoenix Construction Co.California Supreme Court · 1956
- Albers v. County of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1965
- Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club v. Ohio Casualty InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1962
- In Re Marriage of LopezCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1974
- In Re Marriage of FosterCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1974
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3Cited by42 opinions
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- Regents of University of California v. SheilyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2004
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