Legal Opinion
Graham v. City of Huntsville
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided February 4, 1981No. Civ. 2534PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRADLEY, Judge.
This is an appeal from a summary judgment rendered against an applicant for a use variance to a zoning ordinance.
Lucy Drake Graham is the owner of several acres of land abutting Drake Avenue in Huntsville, Alabama. This property lies in a district which has been zoned as “Residence A-l.” Only single family dwellings, churches, public facilities, • and farms are allowed in such a district.
Mrs. Graham applied to the City of Huntsville for a permit to allow her to locate a house trailer on this property. The purpose was to house a watchman who would protect her and her property.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Nelson v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1951
- Whitehead v. Davison Oil Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1977
- McGuire v. WilsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
- Harbour v. Colonial Fast Freight Lines, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
- Hudson-Thompson, Inc. v. Leslie C. King Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1978
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Swann v. Bd. of Zoning AdjustmentCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
- Swann v. Bd. of Zoning AdjustmentCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984