Legal Opinion
Slevin v. Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 6, 1971PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBertram Harnett, J.
We have a zoning case involving a “ center ” for drug problems of young people conducted at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish House in Manhasset by arrangement with Long Island Jewish Hospital.
Neighbors object to the drug center, claiming that under existing zoning the church’s right to use its property is for religious uses only and there is no right to have a drug center. They further argue that even if the drug center is a religious use, it is, under the circumstances, dangerous and unhealthful and cannot be tolerated.
The neighbors have brought suit against the church and the hospital to…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Milwaukie Co. of Jehovah's Witnesses v. MullenOregon Supreme Court · 1958
- Keeling v. Board of Zoning AppealsIndiana Court of Appeals · 1946
- West Hartford Methodist Church v. Zoning Board of AppealsSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1956
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Central Nassau v. ShortenNew York Supreme Court · 1970
- Holy Sepulchre Cemetery v. Town of GreeceNew York Supreme Court · 1947
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3Cited by19 opinions
- Holy Spirit Ass'n v. RosenfeldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
- The Bible Speaks v. Board of Appeals of LenoxMassachusetts Appeals Court · 1979
- Guzzardi v. Perry's Boats, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
- Shim v. Washington Township Planning BoardNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1997
- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church v. City of HobokenNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1983
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