City Of Manhattan Beach V. Cortelyou

EDMONDS, J. The City of Manhattan Beach fronts on the Pacific Ocean. Along its westerly boundary lies a strip of sandy beach, about 125 feet wide, which is said to constitute its principal charm and main attraction. By this suit, filed in 1924 but not brought to trial until 1935, the city seeks to quiet title to a public easement over this land which extends from its southerly boundary approximately 3,500 feet to the north. The superior court decided against the city, which appealed from the judgment rejecting its claims.