Sheehan v. City of Fall River
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Petition, filed August 8, 1902, by the owner of a building on the west side of Davol Street in the city of Fall River, standing on land held by the petitioner under “ an oral lease from year to year at an annual rental payable in monthly instalments,” for the assessment of damages under St. 1900, c. 472. In the Superior Court the case was tried before Harris, J., who ruled that the petitioner could not recover, and’ ordered a verdict for the respondent.
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Petition, filed August 8, 1902, by the owner of a building on the west side of Davol Street in the city of Fall River, standing on land held by the petitioner under “ an oral lease from year to year at an annual rental payable in monthly instalments,” for the assessment of damages under St. 1900, c. 472. In the Superior Court the case was tried before Harris, J., who ruled that the petitioner could not recover, and’ ordered a verdict for the respondent. At the request of the parties the judge reported the case for determination by this court. It was agreed that the damage to the petitioner…
1Opinion of the CourtBraley, J.
Under the provisions of St. 1900, c. 472, the grade of the street on which the petitioner’s building abutted was lowered, by which substantial alterations were required to adjust the property so that it could be used conveniently. Her estate or interest in the land on which it stood being created by a parol lease she was a tenant at will. Pub. Sts. c. 120, § 3.
If she is entitled to recover damages caused by changing the grade they must be assessed for injury to her estate, which for this purpose includes not only the building, but her right to the possession of the land. The respondent,…
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