Fletcher v. District Court of Appeal
California Supreme Court
PROCEEDING in Certiorari to annul an order of the District Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, adjudging petitioners guilty of contempt. Writ granted. Tfye facts are stated in the opinion of the court. U. S. Webb, Attorney-General, John W. Maltman, Deputy Attorney-General, C. C. Carlton and Lorrin Andrews for Petitioners.
1Opinion of the CourtWilbur, C. J.
This is a petition for writ of certiorari to annul an order of the respondents adjudging the petitioners guilty of contempt in violating the provisions of a writ of certiorari issued by that court.
The people of the state of California initiated condemnation proceedings to open a highway to the Malibu ranch. The trial court fixed security in the way of money deposits and the deposits were made in accordance with the order fixing the amount thereof. Thereupon the petitioners took possession of the proposed highway and proceeded to construct the highway. The constitution of California, as…
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