Clemons v. City of Los Angeles

This action for declaratory and injunctive relief was brought to test the validity of an ordinance of the city of Los Angeles limiting the subdivision of property to certain minimum lot requirements. The trial court held that the ordinance was “constitutional, valid and enforceable,” and that certain transactions concluded by plaintiff in violation thereof were “null and void.” The propriety of such adjudication cannot be successfully assailed in the light of settled legal principles.

It appears from the agreed statement of facts that within two years prior to the commencement of this action…