Mazzeo v. State

This is a claim seeking the recovery of damages for the appropriation of a temporary easement 20± feet wide and 1545± feet in length, being 0.71± acres in area.

The appropriation of the temporary easement was made pursuant to article 12-A of the Highway Law and title 9 of article 2 of the Public Authorities Law, and was for the purpose of constructing and maintaining thereon a private waterline to service a rest area on the New York State Thruway system. Up to the date of trial on April 29, 1968, the easement had not been terminated. Presumably, it would continue to be used until a permanent…