City of University City v. Maj Investment Corp.

GARY M. GAERTNER, Judge.

Appellant, MAJ Investment Corporation, appeals from a judgment imposed by the Circuit Court of the County of St. Louis upon de novo review of various municipal ordinance convictions for building and housing code violations obtained by respondent, the City of University City. We reverse.

Appellant, MAJ Investment Corporation, is the owner of a building, commonly known as the Tivoli Building, located in University City, Missouri. Between 1986 and 1992 respondent charged directors, officers and agents of appellant with violating provisions of the city’s housing and/or…