Balsamo v. Providence Redevelopment Agency

This bill in equity for injunctive relief was brought by Pasqua Balsamo and her son Santo Balsamo against the Providence Redevelopment Agency, a “public body, corporate and politic” created by chapter 2574 of the public laws of 1950 for the purpose of preparing and carrying out plans for the redevelopment of slum blighted areas, as defined by the act, and the City of Providence.

The case was heard by a justice of the superior court on amended bill, answer and evidence. Thereupon a decree was entered, in accordance with the decision, enjoining the respondent agency from taking title, by…