Uphold Our Heritage v. Town of Woodside
Following a successful mandamus action in which Uphold our Heritage (Heritage) challenged Town of Woodsides (Town) decision to authorize the demolition of a historic house by real party in interest Steve Jobs, Heritage moved for an award of attorney fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5.[1] Appellants Town and Jobs contend that the trial court abused its discretion in finding that the litigation conferred a significant benefit on the general public and that the burden of private enforcement was disproportionate to the personal interest in the litigation of the president of Heritage. They also contend that the $403,548 award is excessive. Although the award is indeed substantial, we see no basis for concluding that the trial court abused its discretion and thus shall affirm the award.
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