Legal Opinion
Town of Merrillville v. Collins
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided November 22, 1978No. 3-1075A230PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHoffman, J.
William and Margery Collins filed suit in the court below seeking, inter alia, a judgment declaring Proposed Ordinance No. 74-32 of the Town of Merrillville to be in full force and effect by operation of law. The proposed ordinance, rejected by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Merrillville by a four to three vote, purported to change the zoning classification of the Collins property in order to permit the operation of a bridal shop on the premises. The court below found for the Collinses, and the Town, the Board of Trustees of the Town, and the Plan Commission (hereinafter collectively…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Modisett v. JollyIndiana Court of Appeals · 1972
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