Nadler v. City of Mason City

387 N.W.2d 587 (1986)

Harry I. NADLER, Appellant,

v.

CITY OF MASON CITY, et al., Appellee.

Nos. 85-586, 85-503.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

May 21, 1986.

Barry J. Nadler of Johnston, Brewer, Maddux & Nadler, Ames, for appellant.

Herman P. Folkers, Mason City, for appellee.

Considered en banc.

HARRIS, Justice.

For several years two buildings owned by plaintiff Nadler in downtown Mason City were targeted for an urban renewal project. A redevelopment plan for Mason City was in the offing prior to Nadler's acquisition of the property. Nadler admits he was aware of the plan when he purchased his buildings. He…