Washington & Old Dominion R. R. v. City of Alexandria

The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, hereinafter called defendant, was convicted by a jury and fined $10.00 for violation of the zoning ordinance of the city of Alexandria. From the judgment confirming that verdict, this writ of error was granted.

The warrant charged that defendant “did unlawfully erect a structure in an A-Residence zone, to-wit, a coal trestle for operation and use of a fuel yard on the Washington and Old Dominion right of way” near Randolph street in said city in violation of the zoning ordinance.

Briefly stated, the facts are that defendant leased to one Arthur F.…