Town of Lincoln v. Murphy

This bill in equity seeks an injunction to restrain the defendants from continuing to use certain premises contrary to the provisions of a zoning by-law of the town of Lincoln, and from erecting upon said premises a building without any permit from the building inspector of said town, in violation of the provisions of a building by-law. The suit was heard by a judge, who entered a final decree enjoining the defendants from violating each of these bylaws. Both defendants have appealed.

We summarize the material facts found by the judge. The corporate defendant, which is owned and controlled by…