People v. Mayor

The facts charged in the complaint are: That the People of the State are the owners in fee of certain premises in *9the city of blew York, lying on the westerly side of that street, between Vesey and Dey streets, and extend westerly about 440 feet:

That the defendants the Corporation of Eew York have taken possession thereof, and have rented the same for market and other purposes:

That the People have made and executed to the plaintiffs Taylor and Brennan a lease for said premises for one year from April 24, 1858, at an annual rent of $5000, payable quarterly :

That the defendants withhold from…