Erich Riesenberg
v.
Chris Johansen, in his official capacity as Community Development Director, and City of Des Moines, Iowa
Appellant
Erich Riesenberg
Appellee
Chris Johansen, in his official capacity as Community Development Director, and City of Des Moines, Iowa
Attorney for the Appellant
Erich Riesenberg, self-represented
Attorney for the Appellee
Luke DeSmet, Assistant City Attorney
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
20-0530
Date Published:
Mar 17, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Jeffrey D. Farrell, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Doyle, P.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, P.J. (5 pages)
Erich Riesenberg appeals the order dismissing his petition for writ of mandamus. OPINION HOLDS: When viewed in the light most favorable to Riesenberg, the evidence shows the City of Des Moines reasonably exercised its discretion to enforce a municipal ordinance and is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.