Long Beach Housing Authority v. Lew Chew Soon Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Thomas P. Farley, J.

Motion by claimant in a condemnation proceeding to compel condemnor to make an offer and an advance payment pursuant to sections 303 and 304 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law.

Claimant’s assertion that it was the owner of premises known as 225 West Park Avenue in the City of Long Beach on the date of vesting of title is disputed. Claimant’s title is based on a tax deed, while the condemnor is the grantee of the United States Government which acquired its title through a mortgage foreclosure sale. Each party claims superiority of title, and a review of…