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· 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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