Mueller v. Hoffmeister Undertaking & Livery Co.

This cause raised the constitutional validity of an amendment to the general zoning ordinance of the City of St. Louis, and also seeks to enjoin defendant from structurally altering or adding to a building used as a mortuary. The cause was submitted to the trial court on an agreed statement of facts. The court found that the amendment was unconstitutional and void and enjoined defendant as asked. Defendant appealed.

Plaintiff owns residence property fronting 41 feet on the east line of Compton Avenue and extending east 149 feet, 4 inches to an alley. Defendant, for many years, has operated a…