Harrell v. City of Lewiston

McFADDEN, Justice.

This action for writ of mandate was instituted by James R. Harrell and Loretta M. Harrell, husband and wife, and Albert A. Broughton and Connie L. Broughton, husband and wife (referred to herein as respondents). By their complaint, the respondents sought to compel the City of Lewiston, its mayor, councilmen and building inspector, the appellants - herein, to issue the respondents a building permit to authorize construction of a building on premises owned by them which fronted on 17th Street (a north-south street of the City). The proposed structure was designed to be used as…