City of Independence v. Richards

SHANGLER, Judge.

The defendant Richards was cited by the City of Independence for unlawful maintenance of a building so damaged by fire as to become dangerous to the safety of persons, in violation of ordinance. The property owner was found guilty of the infraction in the municipal court and a trial de novo in the circuit court resulted in an adverse judgment anew.

The defendant does not dispute the sufficiency of the evidence for judgment, but contends that the city authority failed to conform to certain procedures precedent to a valid adjudication.

There was evidence that the roof of the…