Legal Opinion
MacLeod v. City of Takoma Park
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided April 2, 1970No. [No. 359, September Term, 1969.]PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSingley, J.
The appellant, Frances R. MacLeod (the Property Owner), a resident of the District of Columbia, was the owner of improved property at 8108 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, which was damaged by fire on 20 March 1967. Officials of Takoma Park (the City) inspected the building, found it unsafe, and ordered it razed or barricaded. When the owner failed to comply, the City’s Mayor and Council adopted ordinances condemning the building and directing that it be demolished.
On 5 and 6 December 1967, 1 the building was razed by a contractor employed by the City. On 4 June 1969, the Property Owner…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- McGowan v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1959
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