Boyajian v. City of Atlanta
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
2009 WL 4797206 (2009)
- Written by Salina Kennedy, JD
Facts
Alfred Boyajian (plaintiff) was a wild-cat conservationist who bred and raised wild cats as a hobby at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. Boyajian’s neighbors complained, and the City of Atlanta (the city) (defendant) cited Boyajian for violating two city ordinances. One of the ordinances prohibited the use of an accessory structure in a residential zoning district, and the other ordinance prohibited operating a business without a license. Boyajian did not defend against the citations. Instead, he filed a declaratory-judgment action asked for a permanent injunction to prohibit the city from enforcing the ordinances. Boyajian also moved for a preliminary injunction to prohibit enforcement of the ordinances pending the outcome of the trial.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Story, J.)
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