State Ex Rel. Gulf Refining Co. v. DeFrance

This is an action in mandámus, originating in this court, seeking to require the respondents to issue a building permit to relator for the construction of a gasoline service station at the corner of Central avenue and Goddard road in the city of Toledo.

The petition sets forth that relator purchased the premises in question on July 9, 1947, but because of deed restrictions which did not terminate until December 31, 1949, relator did not commence construction of the contemplated station. Prior to January 30, 1950, the lots were situated beyond the limits of the city of Toledo. On January…