Legal Opinion
Van Meter v. Township of Maplewood
District Court, D. New Jersey
Decided October 13, 1988No. Civ. A. 87-4677PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DEBEVOISE, District Judge.
This case involves homeowners who installed an antenna to receive satellite television signals in contravention of a local zoning ordinance. Plaintiff homeowners claim that the ordinance is invalidated by federal law. They seek summary judgment on their claims for declaratory and injunctive relief and attorney’s fees. Defendant municipality cross-moves for dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims and to amend its answer to assert a defense of failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
Background
Plaintiffs Kelly Van Meter and his wife Lauren are residents of Maplewood,…
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