What is the scope of the appellate court's review of a writ of mandate ruling?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from City Of El Cajon v. County Of San Diego Local Agency Formation Comm'n, G041793, No. 06CC13348 (Cal. App. 2010):

"'"'In reviewing the trial court's ruling on a writ of mandate (Code Civ. Proc., 1085), the appellate court is ordinarily confined to an inquiry as to whether the findings and judgment of the trial court are supported by substantial evidence. [Citation.] However, the appellate court may make its own determination when the case involves resolution of questions of law where the facts are undisputed. [Citation.]' [Citation.]"' [Citation.]" (Corrales v. Bradstreet (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 33, 47-48.) In addition,

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