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Case No. 20-0530

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. 

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