Objectors brought action against city seeking declaratory and equitable relief, alleging that city’s sale of publicly owned oceanfront property failed to comply with city charter. The Superior Court granted summary judgment in favor of city. Objectors appealed.
The Supreme Judicial Court held that city’s sale of 17 acres of publicly owned oceanfront property was advertised within the meaning of the city charter.
City’s sale of 17 acres of publicly owned oceanfront property was advertised within the meaning of the city charter, where city conducted its dealings regarding the sale openly at public meetings and in the media, resulting in both publicity and public participation.