P.J.C. Realty, Inc. v. Barry

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• \A municipal council has discretion in enacting an ordinance whether relating to zoning or to other subject matter\
• Where text is clear and unambiguous, it must be effectuated by giving its words their plain and ordinary meaning.
• “Under Rhode Island law, it is well settled that a writ of mandamus is appropriate when the duty to be enforced demands no special discretion, judgment or skill.”
• pursuant to § 9-30-1 , the trial justice has the \authority to construe the obligation of the city to conform its ordinances with the comprehensive plan as required by the Rhode Island Zoning Enabling Act\

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