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Pacho Limited Partnership v. Eureka Energy Co.

Ruling by

Tari L. Cody

Lower Court

San Luis Obispo County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Rita C. Federman

Where the property lease's primary purpose was not agricultural, the trial court erred in applying Civil Code section 717's 51-year limit, particularly where enforcement would result in unjust forfeiture.





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