Smith v. Tripp

This is assumpsit for the value of land formerly belonging to the plaintiff, takeil and held by the city of Providence for the use of its public water works. The declaration contains three counts. The first count alleges the taking of the land, on February 3, 1870, under Pub. Laws R. I. cap. 640, of March 8, 1866, entitled “ An Act for supplying the city of Providence with pure water,” “ by reason whereof,” it further alleges, “ said city of Providence became liable to pay the plaintiff a just compensation therefor; and in consideration thereof undertook and faithfully promised to pay him…