Dodge v. Inspector of Buildings of Newburyport

In this petition for writ of mandamus filed December 15, 1958, against the inspector of buildings of Newburyport the petitioners sought to require enforcement of the zoning ordinance in respect of a dwelling at 376 High Street in the general residence district, and to end the use of the premises for a drug store, eating place and “large store” by Robert E. Doyle and wife, owners and occupants of the premises, and interveners herein. After an auditor’s report, “findings of fact . . . final,” on a motion for judgment on the report, judgment was entered for the petitioners. This is the appeal of…