Legal Opinion
Jasper v. Commonwealth
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided February 11, 1964PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLAY, Commissioner.
This suit questions the constitutionality of the “Junk Yard Act” (KRS 177.905 to 177.990). The law, attacked on many grounds, was upheld by the circuit court.
The statute provides in substance as follows. The operation of an “automobile, vehicle or machinery junkyard” within 2,000 feet of the center line of any road is prohibited unless a permit is obtained from the Department of Highways. The conduct of business within the restricted area without a permit is declared to be a public nuisance. A permit may only be issued if the Commissioner of Highways is satisfied that the…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Berman v. ParkerSupreme Court of the United States · 1954
- State ex rel. Civello v. City of New OrleansSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1923
- California State Automobile Ass'n Inter-Insurance Bureau v. MaloneySupreme Court of the United States · 1951
- Farley v. GraneyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1960
- People v. StoverNew York Court of Appeals · 1963
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3Cited by28 opinions
- John Donnelly & Sons, Inc. v. Outdoor Advertising BoardMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1975
- State v. BuckleyOhio Supreme Court · 1968
- Newman Signs, Inc. v. HjelleNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1978
- Moore v. WardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1964
- McGuffey v. HallKentucky Supreme Court · 1977
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