Sierra View Local Health Care District v. Sierra View Medical Plaza Associates

Opinion

DAWSON, J.

This is a condemnation proceeding to determine the fair market value of the condemnee’s property interest in a medical office building taken in eminent domain by a public hospital district. The district, citing the declarations of four jurors, challenged the verdict on the ground it was based in part on factors the jury should not have considered, and it moved for a new trial accordingly. The trial court granted the motion, and the condemnee has appealed. We will reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The Sierra View Local Health Care District (the District) is a public entity that…