Williams v. Joyce

This matter arose out of a contention by the complainant, Mrs. Nicholson, that the petitioners, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce, refused to rent an apartment to her because she is a Negro.

The complainant appeals from a circuit court decree setting aside certain provisions of an administrative order, and petitioner Margaret Joyce cross-appeals. Initially, this was an administrative proceeding under ORS ch 183 (Administrative Procedures Act) to determine issues of discrimination in housing based on race and color, ORS ch 659 (Enforcement of Civil Rights).

The hearing was before the Commissioner of Labor…