Sobocinski v. City of Williamsport

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

This is an appeal from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming County dated March 12, 1973, which found Joseph Sobocinski (Appellant) guilty on six counts of violating the City of Williamsport (City) “weed ordinance.” Appellant was fined $475.00 and directed to pay the costs of prosecution.

The facts are not here disputed. On June 13, 1972, Appellant was served with written notice that due to the condition of his property at 297-313 Rose Street of that City, he was in violation of Section 721.01 of the City’s weed ordinance. The grass or weeds on…