Johnson v. City of Paducah

REED, Justice.

The McCracken Circuit Court upheld the action of the public authorities of the City of Paducah in ordering the destruction of nine structures owned by appellant Johnson and located in the city.

The actions of the public authorities were taken under authority vested by the Paducah, Kentucky, Standard Housing Code, which regulates the repair, closing or removal of dangerous or unfit dwellings in the city. The City Housing Code was adopted under authority of and is consistent with the provisions of KRS 80.620 to 80.720. These statutes also provide for judicial review of orders…