Legal Documents of Newport

Code of Newport

Newport
Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 8 : Unsafe Building Abatement Code

12-811 : Enjoining enforcement of orders.

Any person affected by an order issued by the public official served pursuant to this chapter may file a suit in chancery court for an injunction restraining the public official from carrying out the provisions of the order, and the court may, upon filing of such suit, issue a temporary injunction restraining the public official pending the final disposition of the cause; provided, however, that within sixty (60) days after the posting and service of the order of the public official, such person shall file such suit in the court. The remedy provided herein shall be the exclusive remedy and no person affected by an order of the public official shall be entitled to recover any damages for action taken pursuant to any order of the public official, or because of noncompliance by such person with any order of the public official. (Ord. #03-01-14C, Jan. 2003)