County of Los Angeles v. Kranz

Opinion

FLEMING, Acting P. J.

This is a proceeding in eminent domain brought by the County of Los Angeles to acquire for street improvements a one-third-acre parcel of unimproved Redondo Beach land. owned by Eileen Kranz and Thomas Kranz, executor of the estate of Frank Kranz. Landowners appeal the order after judgment denying their motion to include their litigation expenses, attorney’s and appraiser’s fees, in the award of costs.

Landowners’ litigation expenses are not compensable as a matter of constitutional right in eminent domain proceedings. (Community Redevelopment Agency v. Abrams…