· 6/20/1881
Root v. Commonwealth
Citations
- 98 Pa. 170
- 1881 Pa. LEXIS 140
How courts have described this case
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- stating that the rules of statutory construction'-apply to ordinances as well as statutes
- noting there is no requirement to exhaust statutory remedies before seeking to enjoin alleged violation of zoning ordinance in equity action in court of common pleas
- A proven nuisance may be enjoined even though the use of the property complies with local ordinances.
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Judges: Trunkey
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