Humane Society of Warren County, Inc. v. St. Joseph Group, Inc.

By Judge John E. Wetsel, Jr.

This case came before the Court for trial on February 3, 1999, on the issue of whether an animal shelter was a permitted industrial use under the Economic Development Authority’s restrictive covenants. The parties appeared with their counsel. Oral argument was heard, and the parties agreed that the case could be decided on their arguments and prefiled exhibits and findings of fact and conclusions of law. The Court has made the following decision that an animal shelter is a permitted use under the restrictive covenants.

I. Findings of Fact

The following facts are not…