Village of Port Henry v. Kidder
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from special term, Essex county. Action by the village of Port Henry against George S. Kidder. From an order confirming award of compensation made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLandon, J.
The plaintiff, in 1892, for the purpose of supplying the village of Port Henry with pure and wholesome water, acquired of the owner certain springs, and diverted the water thereof from its natural course. These springs discharged into a stream flowing through the defendant’s land, and furnishing the power to operate his *103grist mill thereon. The appropriation of the springs by the plaintiff impaired the defendant’s water power. Proceedings to ascertain the compensation to be paid the defendant for this permanent diversion of water were commenced in 1898, and resulted in an award of $2,000. The…
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