Borough of Trappe v. Longaker
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Senior Judge Narick,
The Borough of Trappe (Borough) appeals from a decision and order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. For the reasons set forth herein, we must reverse the decision of the trial court. '
This case evolves from a sea of litigation commencing in 1977 when Bruce Longaker (Longaker); as the owner of property situated at 132 West 7th Avenue in the Borough, filed a curative amendment, which would allow him to use his property as a junkyard. In response to Longakers petition, the Borough on April 13, 1977 enacted Ordinance No. 183-D which deléted..the…
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- Pittsburgh Outdoor Advertising Co. v. ClairtonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1957
- Borough of Trappe v. LongakerCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
- Caserta v. Milford TownshipCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
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