· 5/8/1991
Cherokee Nation v. United States
Citations
- 23 Cl. Ct. 117
- 1991 U.S. Claims LEXIS 169
- 1991 WL 74664
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that no property owner has ever prevailed on a zoning claim in the Seventh Circuit
- explaining that “the idea in zoning cases is that the due process clause permits municipalities to use political methods to decide”
- holding availability of common law writ of certiorari adequate process for zoning board delay
- zoning classifications are not the measure of a property interest, but are legal restrictions on the use of property
- zoning classifications are not the measure of a property interest, but are legal restrictions on the use of property
- finding common law writ of certio-rari is enough to supply due process in zoning law cases
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: III, Tidwell
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.