Hamlin v. City of New Bedford

The Sfc. of 1888, c. 176, § 1, authorizes the city council of the city of New Bedford “ to lay out an easterly extension of Howland Street in said city over the tide waters of the Acushnet River.” The city council laid out the street, took land of the petitioner, and awarded him damages. Being dissatisfied with the amount awarded, he filed a petition in the Superior Court to have his damages assessed by a jury. Atrial was had, and a verdict was returned for a less amount than had been awarded him by the city council. The Superior Court *193ruled that, on this state of facts, the respondent was…