Onorato Brothers, Inc. v. MASS. TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

The petitioner purchased in 1953 lots 61-67 and lot 80 in a section of Framingham. The respondent took (under St. 1952, c. 354) by eminent domain, by order dated March 24, 1955, part of lot 65 and the whole of lots 66, 67, and 80. Entry was made on March 30, 1955. Prior to the taking the petitioner had built speculative houses on lots 61-64, and after these houses were completed, the respondent put a number of stakes on these lots for the purpose of making surveys and plans. Thereafter, but prior to March 24, 1955, the holder of the mortgage on lots 61-64 foreclosed that mortgage.

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