Exhibits
1961 Maryland Court of Appeals Opinion
Read the 1961 appellate decision concerning the sale of Laurel Cemetery, including legal challenges brought by cemetery lot owners and the court's ruling upholding the sale.
Document Date
March 17, 1961
Document Type
Court Opinion
Creator / Organization
Maryland Court of Appeals
Source / Collection
LCMP Archives
Number of Pages
6
Description
This court opinion documents Kennard v. McKamer Realty Co., a legal challenge brought by Laurel Cemetery lot owners following the sale of the historic burial ground. The appellants questioned the validity of the sale, raising concerns about fraud, notification procedures, and constitutional rights. The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's decision, leaving the sale intact. The document provides important insight into the legal proceedings that shaped Laurel Cemetery's history.
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