People ex rel. Gallo v. Acuna
Supreme Court of California
929 P.2d 596 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
Gang members created a persistent "carnival-like atmosphere of collective mayhem" across a four-block neighborhood through drug dealing, public urination and intoxication, threats, gunfire, and loud disturbances at all hours, prompting the city to obtain an injunction barring gang members from appearing together in public view within the area or from harassing residents, which the court of appeal had invalidated as overly broad.
IssueFree
Whether a court may issue an injunction enjoining a public nuisance if the nuisance is substantial and unreasonable.
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