Town of Harvard v. Maxant

This is a bill in equity brought by the town of Harvard (town) against William Maxant (defendant) to enjoin him from using or permitting the use of land owned by him for the landing or taking off of aircraft, which use is alleged to be in violation of the town’s zoning by-laws. The defendant contends that this use of his property is lawful either as a permitted primary use oí as accessory to a permitted use. The case is before us on the defendant’s appeal from a final decree in favor of the town.

We have a report of all the evidence presented at the trial. It consists principally of oral…