Providence & Worcester Co. v. Blue Ribbon Beef Co.

OPINION

KELLEHER, Justice.

This dispute focuses on a parcel of property located in downtown Providence along Canal Street. The tract is unique in that it consists mostly of air space above the Mosh-assuck River. The property is presently the site of a large brick building and a concrete loading apron that serve as the business premises of the defendant-appellant, Blue Ribbon Beef Company, Inc. (Blue Ribbon). These structures, which remain suspended over the river, are supported by reinforced concrete pilings and steel beams. Blue Ribbon purchased the building and fixtures from Wilson-Sinclair…