Russell v. Carleson

Opinion

JANES, J.

Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment which denied them a writ of mandate and injunctive relief in their class action challenging the constitutionality of Welfare and Institutions Code section 11351.5, as implemented and enforced by defendants. The judgment declared the statute, and certain administrative regulations adopted under it, to be constitutional.

The cause was submitted for decision on the pleadings, declarations under penalty of perjury, documentary exhibits, and admissions made in response to written request. Although findings were neither made nor requested, the…