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Horton v. Mitchell
Residents of subdivision could not build road over lot in subdivision when restrictions only allowed for construction of single family homes.
Real Property Aug. 7, 2001
Riley v. Andres
Sufficient impeaching evidence was presented to avoid summary judgment in adverse possession action.
Real Property Aug. 5, 2001
United Savings & Loan v. Pallis
Bank is not entitled to foreclose on property because it made loan during dispute over ownership of property.
Real Property Aug. 5, 2001
Ripley v. Grays Harbor County
County is not liable after road improvements increased flow of water onto homeowners' property.
Real Property Aug. 5, 2001
Hicks v. E.T. Legg & Associates
Serial postponements of foreclosure sales do not violate legislative intent or implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Real Property Jul. 23, 2001
First Commercial Mortgage Co. v. Reece
Defendant who overestimated property value to obtain loan may be liable for fraud despite recovery of full loan amount at foreclosure sale.
Real Property Jul. 23, 2001
Richardson v. Cox
Dedication to county for access easement found invalid because not signed by all parties holding ownership interest.
Real Property Jul. 22, 2001
Sanwa Bank of California v. Chang
Discharge of husband's debts in bankruptcy doesn't have injunctive effect on any pre-bankruptcy community property not included in estate.
Real Property Jul. 19, 2001
Vallely Investments LP v. Bancamerica Commercial Corp.
Tenant who received assignment of lease is liable to property owner after foreclosure of mortgage.
Real Property Jul. 17, 2001
Lo v. Jensen
Sale of property may be set aside when two buyers combine to restrict competition and purchase property at inadequate price.
Real Property Jul. 17, 2001
In re 2.6 Acres of Land
In determining prevailing party in just-compensation case, court must look to highest land value offered by any witness, including landowner.
Real Property Jul. 17, 2001
Stewart Title Guaranty Co. v. Park
Title insurance company satisfying its obligations to its insured following broker's embezzlement is not entitled to payment from Real Estate Recovery Fund.
Real Property Jul. 16, 2001
Sunderland Family Treatment Services v. City of Pasco
City's regulatory scheme for special use permit violates Washington Housing Policy Act.
Real Property Jul. 15, 2001
Merritt v. City of Pleasanton
Local referendum preventing prezoning of unincorporated land in city's sphere of influence was not inconsistent with city's general plan.
Real Property Jul. 12, 2001
Mortgage Investments Corp. v. Battle Mountain Corp.
Claim to foreclose on a deed of trust barred by six-year statute of limitations.
Real Property Jul. 11, 2001
Stuart v. D'Ascenz
Right of first refusal in lease agreement does not constitute a purchase option.
Real Property Jul. 2, 2001
Echevarrieta v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City ordinance that regulates foliage heights doesn't constitute governmental taking without just compensation.
Real Property Jul. 1, 2001
Save the Sunset Strip Coalition v. City of West Hollywood
In changing existing road into cul-de-sac, city isn't required to find road is no longer needed for vehicular traffic.
Real Property Jun. 29, 2001
Israni v. Superior Court (In re City of San Diego)
Property owner is not entitled to postponement of condemnation because city demonstrated urgent need for property.
Real Property Jun. 28, 2001
Baby Tam & Co. Inc. v. City of Las Vegas
City's refusal to grant license to adult bookstore was valid where zoning and licensing laws supporting decision were constitutional.
Real Property Jun. 28, 2001
Coalition Advocating Legal Housing Options v. City of Santa Monica
Zoning ordinance that prescribes who may occupy second-units in single family homes is unconstitutional.
Real Property Jun. 28, 2001
Heath v. Uraga
Representative of review committee has authority to disapprove building plan in violation of restrictive covenant.
Real Property Jun. 20, 2001
Kunkel v. Fisher
Plaintiff has no legal right to easement across neighbor's property because prior use is presumed to be permissive.
Real Property Jun. 19, 2001
West Maricopa Combine Inc. v. Arizona Dept. of Water Resources
Water rights owner may move water through natural waterways on another's property without owner's consent.
Real Property Jun. 13, 2001
Buick v. Highland Meadow Estates at Castle Peak Ranch, Inc.
Covenant that subdivisions of lots only be used for single family dwellings is use restriction that is violated by building road crossing property.
Real Property Jun. 12, 2001
Jefferson County v. Lakeside Industries Inc.
Legal nonconforming land use cannot be prohibited if begun before land use code was enacted and was not abandoned after enactment.
Real Property Jun. 10, 2001
Standing Rock Homeowners Assn. v. Misich
Permissive use of nonpublic road did not establish public road by prescription and property owners were entitled to construct gates.
Real Property May 28, 2001
Goffney v. Family Savings and Loan Association
Statute permits a nonjudicial foreclosure sale to be conducted on the seventh day after termination of a court order precluding the sale.
Real Property May 24, 2001
Keys Youth Services, Inc. v. City of Olathe
Group home for troubled adolescent males does not have "familial status" as defined by Fair Housing Act.
Real Property May 23, 2001
Hallauer v. Spectrum Properties Inc.
Party showing both benefical use, falling within defintion of pubic use, and necessity are entitled to proceed with condemnation action.
Real Property May 21, 2001