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Woonsocket Historical Society v. City of Woonsocket

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Decided June 2, 1978No. 77-362-AppealPublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWeisberger, J.

The plaintiffs here are the Woonsocket Historical Society and certain individuals acting in their capacities as taxpayers and residents of the city of Woon-socket on their own behalf and on behalf of all persons similarly situated. They brought this action in the Superior Court against the city of Woonsocket, its mayor, departments, agents and servants, and its redevelopment agency; Frederick C. Williamson in his capacity as the Rhode Island Historic Preservation Officer; and Club Marquette, Inc., the owner of a certain building alleged to have historical significance. The action was brought…

2Cases cited15 opinions

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  2. Mondou v. New York, New Haven & Hartford RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
  3. Testa v. KattSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
  4. Claflin v. HousemanSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
  5. Tennessee Electric Power Co. v. Tennessee Valley AuthoritySupreme Court of the United States · 1939

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3Cited by2 opinions

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