Legal Opinion
MTR. OF PEARSON KENT CORP. v. Bear
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 26, 1971PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBergan, J.
The case involves the statutory powers of the Nassau County Planning Commission under the County Government Law (Charter) of that county. The frame of its authority is broadly stated. Jurisdiction is vested over all territory of the county outside cities and villages (§ 1610). The same section requires the approval of the commission for development of any plat for a subdivision of land. The legislative intent is to grant to the commission ‘1 the powers necessary for guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the county, which will * * * best promote…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Matter of Wulfsohn v. BurdenNew York Court of Appeals · 1925
- Matter of Levy v. Bd. of Standards AppealsNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
- Baddour v. City of Long BeachNew York Court of Appeals · 1938
3Cited by17 opinions
- North Landers Corp. v. Planning Board of FalmouthMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1981
- Shoptaugh v. BOARD OF COUNTY COM'RS OF EL PASO CTY.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1975
- Ellington Construction Corp. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
- Kenai Peninsula Borough v. RyherdAlaska Supreme Court · 1981
- Garipay v. Town of HanoverSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1976
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