Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad v. Fengler

This action was brought under the Condemnation Law to acquire lands necessary for a grade crossing elimination in the city of Syracuse pursuant to the Syracuse Grade Crossing Elimination Act. The final order confirming the report of the commissioners of appraisal provided in part:

“ OBDEBED, ADJUDGED AND DECBEED, that certain disbursements and expenses by and on behalf of Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bailroad Company, plaintiff herein, including the legal fees of Mackenzie, Smith & Michell, attorneys for said plaintiff, as shown by the affidavit of John H. Hughes, Esq., a member of said…