Legal Opinion
Jefferson Utilities, Inc. v. Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided November 30, 2005No. 32559, 32560, 32561PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALBRIGHT, Chief Justice:
Presented through this consolidated appeal is the meaning of the term “public water” for zoning related decisions arising under both state and local laws in effect in Jefferson County, West Virginia. After careful consideration of this issue, we determine that Appellant Jefferson Utilities, Inc. (“Jefferson Utilities”), as a public utility within the meaning of West Virginia law, is providing “public water” within the meaning of the local laws at issue. With regard to the orders entered on July 9, 2004, and July 12, 2004, by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- Muscatell v. ClineWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1996
- Martin v. Randolph County Board of EducationWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1995
- Security National Bank & Trust Co. v. First W. Va. Bancorp., Inc.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1981
- State v. KernsWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1990
- Wolfe v. ForbesWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1975
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