Truck Terminal Realty Co. v. Boston Redevelopment Authority

The plaintiff’s land was taken by the defendant by eminent domain, and later a pro tanto payment was made. G. L. c. 79, § 8A. The plaintiff claims interest on the amount of the pro tanto payment from the date of taking until the date it received notice that the payment was available to it. The defendant claims that no interest was owed for this period because the payment could not be made until the plaintiff obtained a release of a lease on the premises. A j'udge of the Superior Court awarded the plaintiff the interest it claimed, and we affirm.

*500The facts are stipulated. The plaintiff’s right…