City of Sacramento v. Altstatt CA3
Defendant Daniel James Altstatt appeals from a default judgment entered against him in plaintiff City of Sacramento’s (City) action for civil penalties and injunctive relief based on a public nuisance. The City asserts defendant’s appeal should be dismissed because he fails to comply with fundamental appellate requirements. Although defendant’s briefing is flawed, we will nevertheless address his arguments.
Defendant, representing himself, now contends (1) the civil penalties imposed were constitutionally excessive in violation of the Eighth Amendment, (2) reversal is necessary based on accusations defendant makes against the City and the trial court, (3) the trial court violated his due process rights, and (4) the trial court abused its discretion by not setting aside the default judgment. Concluding that defendant’s contentions lack merit, we will affirm the judgment.
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