City of Stamford v. King

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

Minnie L. King, individually and as executrix of the estate of C. H. King, deceased, instituted this suit against the City of Stamford and J. J. Kell, to recover title and possession of 276 acres of land, except as to the surface rights, and alleged easement therein, in favor of the city, for the-purpose of maintaining a water reservoir, etc. The defendants answered by general denial and plea of not guilty. A trial was. had before the court and jury, and on the verdict returned judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff limiting the rights of the city to the surface…