Wolfe v. State

This claim, arising from an appropriation of a portion of claimant’s property for highway purposes, was originally tried before this court in April, 1964. The essential findings and details with respect to parcels appropriated were set out in our memorandum decision filed May 2, 1964 and need not be repeated here.

Claimant’s property consisted of approximately 156.735 acres lying west of Front Street, a main commuter artery in the Town of Chenango, Broome County. It was assumed by appraisers for both parties that the highest and best use of the property was for development as a residential…