Yankee Chronicler
SILVER MEMBER
I'm surprised that this was upheld in court. But ... it's the NY-based circuit court, so nothing should surprise me.
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New York City's unreviewable code violation fees upheld by U.S. Cicuit Court
- Thread starter Yankee Chronicler
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I'm surprised that this was upheld in court. But ... it's the NY-based circuit court, so nothing should surprise me.
Inspector Gadget
BRONZE MEMBER
I'm fascinated how ... overbearing the bureaucracy in the Excited States can be. And I'm from Canada, where we love our gubbermint.
tmurray
SAWHORSE
Here, any administrative decision made by a government official is an appealable action to court. We also have created appeal systems for thing that courts traditionally do poorly (like code interpretation/application).
It really seems ludicrous to me that there is no option for a hearing on these fines.
It really seems ludicrous to me that there is no option for a hearing on these fines.
MikeC
BRONZE MEMBER
I think it was a time issue and not a due process issue. Regardless, it sounds like somebody misinterpreted when the statute of limitations began. It's a win every day for due process.