For years, Carl Van Curen had two mobile homes on his property.
After he got a permit to replace one of those 'trailers," the Town cited him for violating a law which limited the number of mobile homes an owner could have on his property.
When litigation ensued, the Justice Court of the Town of Broadalbin found in Van Curen's favor, as did the Fulton County Court.
While The Town Code prohibited two or more mobile homes, since Van Curen's units were in place before the law's enactment, and complied with all safety and aesthetic standards, the Appellate Division, Third Department, thought the restriction didn't apply. (And, the fact that he had the appropriate building permit -- as required by local law -- further supported the righteousness of his position.)
Did that make the guy upwardly mobile ?
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Town of Broadalbin v. Van Curen