Mesolella v. City of Providence

OPINION

MURRAY, Justice.

The plaintiff brought this action in the Superior Court seeking to declare null and void an amendment to the zoning ordinances of the city of Providence and to obtain a court order directing the city building inspector to issue a permit allowing the plaintiff to proceed with his proposed construction project. A justice of the Superior Court heard the matter and entered judgment substantially in the form requested by the plaintiff. This case is before the court on the appeal of the defendants from the judgment of the Superior Court.

The essential facts are as follows:…