Legal Opinion
City of Houston v. Johnny Frank's Auto Parts Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided May 10, 1972No. 601PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TUNKS, Chief Justice.
On May 4, 1971, the City Council of the City of Houston passed an ordinance, designated as number 71-825, regulating the operation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards within the City. Johnny Frank’s Auto Parts Company and several other owners of such automotive wrecking yards filed suit against the City of Houston for declaratory judgment that such ordinance was void and for injunction against its enforcement. After a non-jury trial the trial court rendered judgment adjudicating the ordinance void and permanently enjoining the City from enforcing it. The City…
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