March 2, 2005

Church\'s subpoenas outrage neighbors

This article about a zoning dispute between a church and neighborhood residents in that city quotes a Wayne State professor. The New Life Church of Ann Arbor wants to expand and some neighboring residents to the church have opposed the expansion. The church has filed a lawsuit as a result and presented subpoenas to some of the residents who have voiced opposition in public hearings on the matter. John Mogk, professor at Wayne State\'s Law School, said the move is unusual. \"Normally, people who appear at public hearings are not brought into a lawsuit except in extenuating circumstances.\"

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