Terry v. City of Dallas

LOONEY, Justice.

The City of Dallas sought to enjoin W. E. Terry from operating a used parts and automobile wrecking business in a district zoned for dwellings. Appellant, answering, alleged that his business was a nonconforming use within the meaning of the zoning ordinance; however, as the court sustained special exceptions to that portion of the answer, and the ruling of the court not having been assigned as error, that issue will not be discussed. Appellant alleged further that the classification of the area as a dwelling district, as applied to his place of business, was unreasonable,…