Nectow v. City of Cambridge

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1928-05-14

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Mr. Justice Sutherland delivered the opinion of the Court. A zoning ordinance of the City of Cambridge divides the city into three kinds of districts: residential, business and unrestricted. Each of these districts is sub-classified in respect of the kind of buildings which may be erected. The ordinance is án ela…

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