Western Pride Builders, Inc. v. City of Berwyn

Defendant appeals from the issuance of a writ of mandamus by the Circuit Court commanding that it approve the application of plaintiff for a building permit. On appeal defendant contends (1) that plaintiff did not have a sufficient interest in the property to apply for a building permit nor to appeal the denial of its application to the Zoning Board of Appeals and (2) that plaintiff failed to submit plats or plans with its permit application as required by ordinance.

On April 14, 1966, plaintiff entered into an agreement calling for purchase of the land for which the building permit is sought.…