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Dolan v. City of Tigard

Citations: 510 U.S. 989; 114 S. Ct. 544Docket: 93-518

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 29, 1993; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Dolan v. City of Tigard, 510 U.S. 989 (1993) concerns a Supreme Court appeal from the Oregon Supreme Court (No. 93-518). The case involves a dispute regarding land use and the constitutionality of conditions imposed by the City of Tigard on the issuance of a permit for property development. The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision. Additionally, various organizations, including the Northwest Legal Foundation and the National Association of Home Builders, were granted leave to file briefs as amici curiae to provide their perspectives on the case. The lower court's ruling is reported at 317 Ore. 110, 854 P. 2d 437.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amici Curiae Participation

Application: Various organizations, such as the Northwest Legal Foundation and the National Association of Home Builders, were allowed to submit briefs to offer their perspectives on the legal issues involved.

Reasoning: Additionally, various organizations, including the Northwest Legal Foundation and the National Association of Home Builders, were granted leave to file briefs as amici curiae to provide their perspectives on the case.

Constitutionality of Land Use Conditions

Application: The case examines whether the conditions imposed by the City of Tigard on the issuance of a permit for property development are constitutional.

Reasoning: The case involves a dispute regarding land use and the constitutionality of conditions imposed by the City of Tigard on the issuance of a permit for property development.

Supreme Court's Grant of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court agreed to review the decision of the Oregon Supreme Court to evaluate the constitutional issues presented.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision.