· 2/9/1989
American Dog Owners Association, Inc. v. Lynn
Citations
- 533 N.E.2d 642
- 404 Mass. 73
- 1989 Mass. LEXIS 40
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- suggesting that ordinance prohibiting keeping of “vicious dog” would satisfy due process although viciousness is a question of fact
- ordinance restricting ownership of certain breed of dog vague because it left law enforcement officials without ascertainable standards by which to enforce it
- amendment of ordinance after trial rendered matter moot
- amendment of ordinance after trial rendered matter moot
- case moot once challenged ordinance abrogated
- identification by breed name insufficient
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Judges: Hennessey, Wilkins, Liacos, Lynch, O'Connor
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