Jaeger v. Sheehy

ROBERTS, Justice.

Irwin Jaeger appeals from the summary judgment of the Superior Court, Lincoln County (Bradford, J.), dismissing for lack of standing his appeal from a decision of the Waldoboro Zoning Board of Appeals. Jaeger argues that he meets the definition of a “party,” even though he did not appear in person or by counsel. Because we determine that Jaeger’s actions were insufficient to make him a party, we affirm the decision of the Superior Court.

Jaeger and Robert Sheehy own abutting parcels of land in Waldoboro. At a hearing before the board on Monday, September 28, 1987, Sheehy…