Lane v. Chantilly Corporation

John M. Moody purchased the premises known as 640 Broadway at a foreclosure sale. Under the terms of sale signed by the purchaser, the premises were sold “ subject to any state of facts which an accurate survey would show.” The survey made after the sale showed that certain stone piers projected one foot eight inches on Broadway and that the portico extended about two feet six inches on Broadway, These encroachments could be removed at the cost of about $1,500, but their removal would somewhat injure the appearance of the building. There were some other encroachments upon the street of minor…