A $21,000 lawsuit against an Amish family sparked debate over whether New York state can force the Amish to purchase engineer-stamped plans before building a house. In a state Supreme Court filing, the town of Oswegatchie accuses an Amish couple of refusing to obtain the building permit for an 1,800-sf home while knowing it was required.
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