People ex rel. Burr v. Dana
California Supreme Court
Appeal from the Twelfth Judicial District. The complaint avers, that in the City of San Francisco there is a street known as “ East Street,” which is one hundred and thirty-seven and a half feet wide, and extends from Jackson to Folsom Street; that by an Act of March 26th, 1851 (generally known as the Water Lot Bill), it was provided that all the lots within certain boundaries therein named were known and designated as beach and water lots, and the eastern line of East…
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Appeal from the Twelfth Judicial District. The complaint avers, that in the City of San Francisco there is a street known as “ East Street,” which is one hundred and thirty-seven and a half feet wide, and extends from Jackson to Folsom Street; that by an Act of March 26th, 1851 (generally known as the Water Lot Bill), it was provided that all the lots within certain boundaries therein named were known and designated as beach and water lots, and the eastern line of East Street, from Jackson to Folsom streets, was declared to be one of the boundaries of said beach and water lots, which…
1Opinion of the CourtCope, J.
This is an action to abate a nuisance caused by the erection of buildings upon what is alleged to be a public street in the City of San Francisco, known as East Street. The case is important simply in its public aspect, and the value of the property to be affected by its decision; the principles involved are of little consequence. The only question is whether East Street extends along the water front of the city from Folsom Street to Jackson Street, as the plaintiffs contend, or merely from Folsom to Market, as‘is contended by the defendants. The buildings complained of are situated between…
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