Wright v. City of Little Rock

Jim Hannah, Chief Justice.

Jim and Connie Wright appeal a decision of the Pulaski County Circuit Court dismissing their case with prejudice. This appeal was certified to this court by the court of appeals because it concerns an issue of first impression. Our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. l-2(b)(l).

Facts

The Wrights live at 14 Maywood Drive in Little Rock, and Jim Wright operates a welding business at that location. In 2002, the City of Little Rock received a complaint that, in violation of zoning ordinances, a business was being run at 14 Maywood Drive. On March 18, 2002, the…