First National Bank v. City of Springfield

Defendant appeals from the order of the trial court finding that its zoning classification of described real estate as single-family residence was an unreasonable exercise of its police powers which restricted the use of plaintiff’s property without any reasonable basis in public health, safety, comfort, morals or welfare and was hence void and that the erection of a community shopping center in accordance with the evidence was reasonable and proper. The court enjoined the defendant, its officers, agents and employees from interfering with plaintiff’s use of the property as a community…