Legal Opinion
SNET Cellular, Inc. v. Angell
District Court, D. Rhode Island
Decided June 2, 2000No. C.A.97-0597TPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Memorandum and Order
TORRES, Chief Judge.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. .191
Background.192
Contentions of the Parties.193
The Statutes.193
The Telecommunications Act.193
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-69 .194
Standard of Review.194
The Summary Judgment Standard .195
Discussion.195
I.The No “Substantial Evidence” Claim .195
A. Compatibility with Neighboring Uses.196
B. Consistency with Purposes of Comprehensive Plan.196
C. Compatibility with Orderly Development of Town.196
D. Environmental Compatibility.197
II.The Prohibition of Services Claim.197
III.The Untimeliness Claim .198
Conclusion.199
SNET Cellular, Inc. (“SNET”) and…
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