Weisman v. Board of Building & Safety Commissioners

The respondents herein petitioned the superior court for an order to compel the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles and the chief inspector of that board to issue a permit to erect a building on certain real property situated in said city. Appellants, although given legal notice, made no appearance by answer or demurrer. However, at the time of the hearing on the petition, through their attorney, the city attorney of Los Angeles, they appeared in open court and stated that they had no defense. The court then duly viewed the papers, received evidence on the…