Legal Opinion

Hankins v. City of Pine Bluff

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided May 1, 1950No. 4-9179PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGeorge Bose Smith, J.

This action was brought by the city of Pine Bluff to enjoin Alvis Hankins from constructing a concrete curbing that is said to encroach upon the city streets. The city did not obtain a temporary injunction when the suit was filed, and while the case was pending Hankins completed the construction of the curbing. This appeal is from a decree by which the chancellor found that an encroachment exists and ordered its removal.

The curbing in question is situated at the intersection of Twentieth and Main streets. Hankins’ lot is on the southeast corner of this intersection. As originally platted Main…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. McConnell v. Arkansas Brick & Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1902
  2. Conner v. HeatonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1943
  3. Ayers v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1894

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Arkansas State Highway Commission v. TownsendSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1993
  2. City of Russellville v. HodgesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1997
  3. Bushmiaer v. City of Little RockSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1960
  4. Venhaus v. AdamsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1988
  5. Duchac v. City of Hot SpringsCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1999

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