Smith v. Plymouth Township Building Inspector

A writ of mandamus compelling the building inspector for the township of Plymouth to issue a building permit for the construction of buildings and other facilities to be utilized in the operation of a trailer coach park was granted to plaintiffs and appellees in the lower court. Defendant appeals.

Three questions are presented in this appeal, namely: (1) Did plaintiffs pursue a proper remedy in the form of a petition for writ of mandamus; (2) Is the zoning ordinance of the township of Plymouth a reasonable and justifiable exercise of the police power for the protection of the health, safety…