This is bad, but it isn't that surprising. There are some very old cases that are precedent for it, things like (very relevant today) public authorities destro

This is bad, but it isn't that surprising. There are some very old cases that are precedent for it, things like (very relevant today) public authorities destroying buildings to serve as a firebreak. Classic case: Surocco v. Geary, from the middle of the 19th century. Those of you who are in SF may recognize the name of the defendant. https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/evidence/evidence-keyed-to-mueller/privileges/surocco-v-geary-2/ https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/evidence/evidence-keyed-...