Legal Opinion
Zuniga V.County of San Mateo Department of Health Services
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 23, 1990No. A042530PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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RACANELLI, P, J.
Richard C. Zuniga appeals from the denial of his petition for writ of mandate seeking release of six puppies being held by the real party in interest Peninsula Humane Society (Humane Society) pursuant to the direction of respondent San Mateo County.1 We reverse.
Factual and Procedural Background
On July 1, 1987, police searched appellant’s residence pursuant to a warrant authorizing a search for American pit bull terriers, fighting dogs, guard dogs, and specifically described dogfighting paraphernalia. Among the items seized pursuant to the warrant were three adult…
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3Cited by2 opinions
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