New England Naturist Association, Inc. v. George

OPINION

This matter came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on September 20, 1994, pursuant to an order that directed the parties to show cause why the issues raised by the petitioners should not be summarily decided. The defendants, the town of South Kingstown (town) and intervenor Donna Mal-tempo, challenged a Superior Court judgment that reversed a decision of the South Kingstown zoning board. The zoning board had determined that the New England Naturist Association, Inc. (NENA, plaintiff), requires a special exception in order to utilize its beachfront property.

After reviewing the…