People ex rel. Bryant v. Holladay
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco granting a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtDe Haven, J.
This is an action brought by the attorney-general, in behalf of the people of the state, upon the relation of one Bryant. It is alleged in the complaint that the land therein described was lawfully dedicated to public use as a public square, on March 11, 1858, by the name of Lafayette Park, and that defendants have erected buildings and fences thereon, thereby obstructing the public in the use of the same as a square, and judgment is asked to the effect that such buildings and fences constitute a nuisance, and that defendants be enjoined from maintaining or continuing the same, or from…
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