D'Amico v. Providence City Council

OPINION

This case came before the court for oral argument December 13,1994, pursuant to an order that had directed the defendant, the Providence City Council (council), to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues should be summarily decided.

The council appeals from a judgment of mandamus issued by the Superior Court requiring the council to process the claims of an extensive group of…