Cox v. New Castle County

WOLCOTT, Chief Justice.

This case is an appeal from the Court of Chancery enjoining appellant’s current usages of his land.

New Castle County filed an action against the appellant alleging that he was using certain land in violation of the Zoning Code. Thereafter, the County amended the complaint to allege that the uses being made of the land constituted a public nuisance and that the appellant had erected a structure upon the land without obtaining a permit in violation of the Building Code.

The appellant filed an answer admitting use of the land, but denying the remainder of the allegations.

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