Thursday, November 4, 1999
City of St. Petersburg v. Joseph H. Kablinger

No. 95,600

Pinellas County


Facts
The City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board ordered the 1-year closure of rental property owned by Kablinger at 506 Grove Street North due to alleged drug sales on the premises. Kablinger sued the City for the "taking" of his property. The trial judge ruled in his favor, and the Second District Court affirmed.