County of San Diego v. Woodward

In County of San Diego v. Woodward (1986) 186 Cal. App. 3d 82, the court said: "Section 1250.410's purpose is to promote settlement of eminent domain valuation disputes and guarantee full recompense to the landowner in case of unnecessary litigation. The statute's purpose is also 'to impose upon both parties to the litigation the duty to act reasonably in an effort to settle the disputes.' " (County of San Diego, at p. 91.) The court went on to note that factors indicating bad faith include ignoring the landowner's appraisal and "engaging in 'unyielding adherence' to its appraisal incompatible with the spirit of compromise. " (Ibid.)