Loew's Inc. v. Byram

This is a proceeding in mandamus to compel the respondent as tax collector of Los Angeles County to accept and receipt for the petitioner’s tender of general taxes on its property separately from the special assessments levied under the Acquisition and Improvement Act of 1925. (Stats. 1925, p. 849.)

The petitioner is the owner of numerous parcels of land in Culver City, Los Angeles County. Prior to 1931 improvements were constructed thereon the cost of which was provided for by the formation of improvement districts and the issuance of improvement bonds to be retired by special assessments…