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Town of Glenarden v. Lewis

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided February 8, 1971No. [No. 250, September Term, 1970.]PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDigges, J.

This controversy originates with the attempted withdrawal of an offer to dedicate an unused part of Polk Avenue. Polk Avenue is a “paper street” in the Prince George’s County town of Glenarden which has never actually been utilized as a public way. It has undergone no construction or improvements and has never been maintained or repaired. The road, in fact, is overgrown with trees and underbrush. The appellees, owners of the land surrounding Polk Avenue, sought to procure the abandonment of this land in order to resubdivide the area. All interested governmental authorities have agreed to this…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Shapiro v. Board of County CommissionersCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1959
  2. Thomas v. FordCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1885
  3. Cox v. Board of County CommissionersCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1943
  4. Harlan v. Town of Bel AirCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1940
  5. Beach v. North Chesapeake Beach Land & Improvement Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1937

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3Cited by12 opinions

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  4. Washington Land Co. v. Potomac Ridge Development Corp.Court of Special Appeals of Maryland · 2001
  5. Mayor of Rockville v. GeeraertCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1971

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