Carpenter v. City of New York

Werner, J..

This is an action brought to compel payment of an award made in proceedings instituted by the City of Hew York to acquire, certain lands for park purposes, pursuant to chapter'746, Laws 1894. Hone of the facts established upon thé trial are in dispute.' Two questions' are raised-by the defendant, the City of Hew York, which are contested by the plaintiff and the' Other defendants.- Counsel for the City insists-:" •

Eirst." That the' taxes and Croton water charges -which were due upon the premises for which the award in question was made,, up to the time when title to said premises…