Township of Bloomfield v. Beardslee

This case involves a zoning controversy. The defendants own gravel-hearing property in the township of Bloomfield and they wish to develop it commercially. The trouble is that it is in an area zoned for residential purposes. The township, hence, seeks to restrain the operation. The owners, by cross bill, attempt to enjoin the township’s interference with their mining operation. The trial court upheld the ordinance, and the defendants (who will, hereafter be referred to as the owners) took a general appeal. Thus the bare bones of the controversy. Other facts will be filled in as we go on.

Upon…