De Lancey v. Piepgras
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Westchester county. Action of ejectment by Elizabeth D. De Lancey against Henry Piepgras, John Hunter, and others. Judgment for plaintiff, and order denying new trial. Defendant Piepgras appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDykman, J.
This is an action of ejectment for the recovery of the possession of land under the waters of Long Island sound, outside of Mineford’s island, now called “City Island,” in the county of Westchester. The plaintiff and the defendant John Hunter are children of Elias D. Hunter, deceased, and they claim the premises through him, and they have succeeded to his rights, which were derived in this way: The lands in question were included in a grant from the crown of Great Britain to Benjamin Palmer, his heirs and assigns, bearing date May 27, 1763, reserving a yearly rent of five shillings sterling,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Rogers v. JonesNew York Supreme Court · 1828
- Gould v. . Hudson River Railroad CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1852
- Robins v. . AckerlyNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
3Cited by2 opinions
- De Lancey v. HawkinsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
- Piepgras v. EdmundsThe Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo · 1893