City of Los Angeles v. Cole

This is an action in eminent domain (Code Civ. Proe., § 1237) instituted by the plaintiff city to acquire twelve parcels of land in the Los Angeles Civic Center area for a new alignment of certain streets therein. For the determination of the market value of parcels 5, 9 and 11, a “first trial” was had before a jury and a verdict was returned. Thereafter, and before any other issue was tried and before findings were signed or judgment was entered, plaintiff filed a so-called “notice of intention to move for a new trial. ’ ’ An order was made granting said motion “particularly upon the ground…