MIitchell v. City of Indio

Opinion

McDANIEL, J.

—In an action against the City of Indio and others to invalidate Annexation No. 54 (see infra) and to compel a special election on the issue, plaintiffs1 have appealed from a summary judgment entered in favor of defendants.

Factual and Procedural Background

The area affected by Annexation No. 54 is comprised of 723.32 acres with an estimated population of 410, and is bounded by railroad tracks on the north; Fred Waring Drive on the south; Jefferson Street on the west, and a storm channel on the east. The annexation was requested by Ted Eichelberger, the developer of a…