City of Franklin v. Gerovac

The proceedings herein were extensive and apparently covered several days of trial. However, only a partial transcript was filed, and only a portion of the testimony is before us in this case.

It is undisputed that Gerovac purchased the property in question in 1950. At that time, the city of Franklin had not been organized, the area was rural in nature, and no zoning ordinance prohibited Gerovac’s use of the property as a salvage yard. It is undisputed on this appeal that, from 1950 until the present time, Gerovae continually operated his business at its present location.

In 1956 the town of…