CITY OF GADSDEN v. DOWNS

80-743.

412 So.2d 267 (1982)

CITY OF GADSDEN; James S. Phillips, Intervenor, v. Gladys W. DOWNS, et al.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

April 2, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roger W. Kirby, City Atty., Gadsden, for appellant.

James C. Stivender of Inzer, Suttle, Swann & Stivender, Gadsden, for appellees.


ADAMS, Justice.

The City of Gadsden appeals from a circuit court decree holding invalid its ordinance rezoning a lot from residential to business classification. We find that the trial court erred in holding that the City's action was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with a comprehensive plan," and, therefore, we reverse and remand with directions.

The lot in question, 406 South Fourth Street in Gadsden, is owned by James S. Phillips (defendant...

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