Tush v. Board of Supervisors

Appellant sought a writ of mandate in the superior court of Ventura County to compel the board of supervisors to annul a use permit granted by the county’s board of zoning adjustment. The permit authorized respond ent Jade Oil & Gas Company (hereafter “Jade Oil”) to engage in the exploration for, and production of,. oil and gas under its mineral rights lease on land the surface ownership of which was vested in appellant. The latter purchased the land from the predecessor in interest of respondents Hammond, the owners of the mineral rights and through whom Jade Oil derives its interest. The…