Black Historical Society v. City of San Diego

Opinion

McCONNELL, P. J.

The Black Historical Society (Society) filed a petition for a writ of mandate challenging the approval of a low-income housing development on a site with historical significance. However, the Society failed to obtain or file with the court a copy of the administrative record or an opening brief. Its failure was based on a belief it was not required to pay the costs of preparing the record despite statutory law and a court order to the contrary. Because the Society failed to obtain the record or file a brief and because there were time constraints for financing of the…