Richter v. Board of Supervisors

This is a judgment roll appeal and we are severely handicapped by a sketchy record. Moreover, the parties did not appear at oral argument to answer questions. Thus, we find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to resolve their conflicting versions of crucial facts allegedly established by the evidence. However, we have carefully reviewed the limited record (the exhibits in particular) and with a few critical gaps the essential facts are as follows.

Edward R. Richter and Marvel Richter, respondents herein, own real property in Sacramento County. The property is located in an R-2 (2-family…