Legal Opinion
Burchett v. City of Newport Beach
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 10, 1995No. G014383PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
SONENSHINE, J.
Paul J. Burchett and Doreen A. Burchett appeal the dismissal of their complaint after the court (1) sustained without leave to amend the demurrer of City of Newport Beach (City) and Bob Wynn, city manager, and (2) granted motions to quash service by certain specially appearing City officials and department heads. The Burchetts sought $8.7 million in damages for the City’s refusal to allow them to retain a nonconforming driveway in connection with proposed redevelopment of their residential property.
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The Burchetts’ property contains a 40-year-old duplex, accessible from an…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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