Legal Opinion
Commonwealth v. Croatan Books, Inc.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 30, 1984No. Record 831798PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCochran, J.
Pursuant to the provisions of Code § 48-8, Robert F. Horan, Jr., Commonwealth’s Attorney of Fairfax County, filed a bill of complaint in the name of the Commonwealth against Croatan Books, Inc., t/a Showplace Books (Croatan Books). The bill sought to enjoin an alleged nuisance arising from illicit sexual activity on the premises of Croatan Books.
At a hearing on June 9, 1983, to determine whether a temporary injunction should be ordered, the Commonwealth presented evidence that the store was a place where, with the knowledge and occasional complicity of employees, homosexuals congregated to…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Roth v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
- Young v. American Mini Theatres, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Kleppe v. New MexicoSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Selowsky v. Superior Court of Napa CountyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1919
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- People ex rel. Arcara v. Cloud Books, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1985
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