Ullman v. Santow

Marvel, Vice Chancellor:

Plaintiffs, who are owners of homes in Mill Creek Hundred, live in the same zoning district in which the lot in controversy in this case is located. Prior to June 26, 1956, such lot, which is owned by defendants, was zoned R-2 (agricultural and general purpose). On the date indicated, the Levy Court of New Castle County acting “without jurisdiction”, according to plaintiffs, purported to rezone such lot by changing its classification on the official county zoning map to C-2 (roadside business).

Plaintiffs, in their original complaint, which was filed on February 16,…