McKenna v Palmerston North City Corporation - [1952] NZLR 767

Municipal Corporation — By-law — Boarding-house Licence issued for Three Months instead of Normal Term of Twelve Months — Council's Decision founded on Fire Prevention By-law requiring Brick Buildings in Specified Area — Misuse of Powers relating to Supervision of Boarding-houses — No Sufficient Ground for Refusal under Relevant By-law — Court's Discretion exercised in Favour of Boarding-house Keeper — Council ordered to issue Full-term Licence without Prejudice to Any Rights to have Premises demolished.