Century 21-Mabel O. Pettus, Inc. v. City of Jennings

RENDLEN, Judge.

The appellant, City of Jennings, by its zoning ordinance,1 prohibited the posting of “advertising signs” in residential districts. Employees of appellant, without permission of respondent, removed a “For Sale” sign which respondent, a licensed real estate broker, had placed on certain residential property at the direction of the owners. Suit was brought to prevent appellant from removing “For Sale” or “For Lease” signs and following hearing the court permanently enjoined their removal. Because the validity of a statute is in issue, the cause falls *810within the exclusive appellate…