The first district court of appeals, of the republic of california, hands down Lambert v. San Francisco (california), affirming, as reasonable, the decision of the City/County Board of Supervisors to require a 600,000 “dollar” payment for a permit to operate a Victorian hotel.

       Question: Is this extortion?

       [added 4/3/2023]

Subsequent Events:

11/23/1998                   6/23/2005                    3/27/2007

Authority:

“Law of the Jungle”
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References:

David G. Savage, “Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Over Denial of Welfare Aid to Noncitizens,” Los Angeles Times, 28 March 2000, A5.

LAMBERT v. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO | FindLaw
caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1122122.html

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