Kitty v. City of Springfield

Three residents of Spring-field seek (1) a declaration whether Springfield’s zoning ordinance has been validly amended to rezone certain land, and (2) an injunction to prevent the building commissioner from issuing a permit to build a multiple dwelling. This dwelling would not comply with the zoning ordinance if the amendment is invalid. The case was referred to a master, whose report was confirmed. By final decree the bill was dismissed. The plaintiffs appealed.

Upon the issue 2 whether the amendment was properly adopted, the master found the following facts. The city council consists of…