Spur Distributing Co., Inc. v. Bridgeton

Relator applied for a permit to erect a gasoline service station on South Pearl street, in the city of Bridgeton. On May 3d, 1938, a hearing was held by the city council and the approval of the permit was denied. This was the third such application, all of which were denied.

On application, this alternative writ of mandamus was allowed.

There is no zoning ordinance. The pertinent provision of the city ordinance provides : “The granting of the application for permit will not be approved by the City Council wherever it appears that the granting of the same is or may be detrimental to public…