United States v. 10.7 Acres of Land More or Less, Situate in Kern County, State of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Case No.: 1:18-cv-1295 LJO JLT ) Plaintiff, ) FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO )

ENTER DEFAULT AGAINST DEFENDANT

v. ) ) HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK 10.7 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, ) SITUATED IN KERN COUNTY, et al., ) ) Defendants. ) ) )

The Government filed a complaint in condemnation, “for the taking of property in Kern County, California, under the power of eminent domain through a Declaration of Taking, and for the determination and award of just compensation to the owners and parties in interest.” (Doc. 1 at 2) Defendant Harris Trust and Savings Bank has failed to answer the complaint or disclaim an interest in the property. As set forth below, the Court recommends default be entered against Harris Trust and Savings Bank. I. Relevant Background The Government initiated this action by filing a complaint on September 21, 2018. (Doc. 1) 26 …