Legal Opinion
Idc Clambakes, Inc. v. Gordon, 96-0584 (1997)
Superior Court of Rhode Island
Decided August 4, 1997No. C.A. NO. 96-0584Published
1Opinion of the Court
DECISION
This is an appeal from a decision of the City Council of the City of Newport (City Council), acting as the licensing board or authority for the City of Newport. The appeal is of the City Council's decision of June 12, 1996 denying plaintiff's applications for Class B (outdoor) Public Entertainment Licenses. Jurisdiction in this Court is pursuant to G.L. § 42-35-15.
Facts/Travel
IDC Clambakes, Inc., d.b.a. Island Clambakes (plaintiff) is the owner of eight acres of undeveloped land on Goat Island in the City of Newport. Plaintiff proposes to construct a clambake restaurant on this…
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