County of Los Angeles v. Kling

Opinion

FLEMING, J.

Eminent domain proceeding involving the County of Los Angeles, the condemning agency, the Klings, owners of the condemned building and land; and the Taylors, lessees of the condemned building. Two trials were held: a nonjury trial to determine what equipment installed in the building was compensable in eminent domain, and what interests the Klings and the Taylors had in the property and equipment; and a jury trial to determine the value of the condemned property and equipment.

Nonjury Trial

The Klings constructed a cement block building on property on Willow Street in Long…