In re Buffalo Traction Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Motion by the petitioner, The Buffalo Traction Company, to confirm the report of commissioners heretofore appointed by this court, which certifies that said railroad ought to be constructed and operated in East and West Utica street in the city of Buffalo.
1Opinion of the Court
Adams, J.:
On the 23d day of March, 1897, this court appointed three commissioners to determine whether a street surface railroad ought to be constructed and operated in East and West Utica street in the city of Buffalo. The order appointing such commissioners was made upon the application of the Buffalo Traction Company, such application being based upon a duly verified petition which stated, among other things, that the petitioner had obtained the consent of the local authorities of the city having control of those portions of the streets and highways upon which it was proposed to construct…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People Ex Rel. New York Electric Lines Co. v. SquireNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- People Ex Rel. Board of Commissioners v. BanksNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Matter of N.Y. Elevated R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1877
- The People Ex Rel. Sinkler v. . TerryNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Matter of Application of Union Ferry Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1885
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3Cited by9 opinions
- Kittinger v. . Buffalo Traction Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1899
- Spratt v. Helena Power Transmission Co.Montana Supreme Court · 1908
- Choate v. City of BuffaloAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899
- City of New York v. Fifth Avenue Coach Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1933
- People v. Buffalo Cold Storage Co.New York Supreme Court · 1920
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