Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. Hansen

WOOD (W. J.), J.

Four actions, which were consolidated for trial, were commenced by Los Angeles County Flood Control District, on August 8, 1938, and subsequent dates to acquire by condemnation proceedings lands for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a dam and reservoir for the control and conservation of storm waters. Defendants were the owners of the fee or leasehold interest in the property sought to be condemned. Shortly after the actions were filed plaintiff took possession of the properties under court orders made by the court pursuant to the provisions of section 14, article I…