Legal Opinion
Gouge v. City of Snellville
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided February 23, 1982No. 38052PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Jordan, Chief Justice.
This case concerns the constitutionality of a Snellville zoning ordinance which provides that “structures shall be permitted only in rear yards. ...” A structure is defined as “anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to something on the ground.” The appellant-landowner was enjoined from maintaining in his front yard a satellite television antenna used for personal and business purposes. He sells these antennas out of his home under a valid business license from the City.
The satellite antenna in question was erected in Mr. Gouge’s front yard. The antenna…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- Oyler v. BolesSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
- Snowden v. HughesSupreme Court of the United States · 1944
- United States Civil Service Commission v. National Ass'n of Letter CarriersSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
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3Cited by20 opinions
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- Burton v. Glynn CountySupreme Court of Georgia · 2015
- Dover v. City of JacksonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
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