Legal Opinion
Modjeska Sign Studios, Inc. v. Berle
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 21, 1977PublishedCited by 73 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Jasen, J.
At issue on this appeal is whether the State, having enacted legislation regulating advertising signs and structures in the Catskill and Adirondack Parks, may, after the expiration of a six and one-half year amortization period, require the removal of nonconforming signs without compensation.
ECL 9-0305 (subd 1) provides that to ensure the natural beauty of the Catskill and Adirondack Parks, advertising signs and structures, for which a permit is not obtained, are prohibited except accessory signs and signs located within the Catskill Park limits of an incorporated…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Arverne Bay Construction Co. v. ThatcherNew York Court of Appeals · 1938
- People Ex Rel. Durham Realty Corp. v. La FetraNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
- People v. MillerNew York Court of Appeals · 1952
- Shepard v. Village of SkaneatelesNew York Court of Appeals · 1949
- Fred F. French Investing Co. v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
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3Cited by73 opinions
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- Suffolk Outdoor Advertising Co. v. HulseNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- Town of Islip v. CavigliaNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
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