In re Gilroy
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Westchester county. Application by Thomas F. Gilroy to acquire lands under the aqueduct law. From the award of damages, the landowner appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtPratt, J.
This proceeding was instituted under chapter 490 of the Laws of 1883, commonly known as the “Aqueduct Law,” to acquire land in Westchester county for a storage reservoir. Commissioners were duly appointed, entered upon their duties, viewed the premises, heard testimony and arguments, and made a report. The only ground upon which the report is sought to be set aside is that the commissioners failed to award a sufficient amount to the appellant to afford him “just compensation” for the property taken, and damages caused by such taking. It is to be observed that it is not claimed that there is…
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