Texas Supreme Court

James C. Scott, Petitioners v. Board of Adjustment, Respondents

June 29, 19669 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 509

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that, as taxpayers, the petitioners have standing to sue to enjoin the Board of Adjustment's approval of an oversized sign, reversing the lower courts and remanding for trial. Justice Griffin dissented, agreeing with the Court of Civil Appeals.