Legal Opinion
Hammond v. Antwerp Light & Power Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 13, 1928PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEdgcomb, J.
The scene of this action is laid in the Adirondacks on Lake Bonaparte, a natural body of fresh water about two square miles in area. The shore line is hilly and wooded. The climate is cool; the air is fresh and invigorating; the scenery is rugged and inspiring. This, together with excellent fishing, has made the locality a deservedly popular summer residence. The plaintiffs are property owners abutting on the shores of the lake, many of whom have erected expensive summer homes and boathouses.
The lake is fed by several streams, and drains a watershed of *788considerable area. Just beyond and to…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Lewis v. . New York Harlem R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Prentice v. . GeigerNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Trustees of Freeholders & Commonalty v. JessupNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Hammond v. . ZehnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1860
- Belknap v. TrimbleNew York Court of Chancery · 1831
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3Cited by18 opinions
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