People ex rel. Grout v. Stillings
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Certiorari by the people, on the relation of Edward M. Grout, as comptroller of the city of New York, against William E. Stillings and others, as commissioners, etc., and William H. Mountfort, claimant, to review an award of damages to lands by reason of a change of grade of a street. Award confirmed.
1Per curiam
This is a writ of certiorari to review an award made by commissioners, under chapter 537 of the Laws of 1893, and chapter 567 of the Laws of 1894, to William H. Mountfort for damages to his premises on Vanderbilt avenue, between 170th and 171st streets, caused by a change of grade of that avenue. The questions presented are the same as those discussed and decided in the case of People v. Stillings, 78 N. Y. Supp. 333. The claim in this case was filed on the 18th day of December, 1894. The award should he confirmed, with $50 •costs and disbursements on the authority of the opinion in that case.
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People ex rel. Grout v. StillingsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902