Columbian Social Club, Inc. v. State

Appeal from a judgment in favor of claimant, entered February 26, 1976, upon a decision of the Court of Claims. Claimant was the owner of an 8,220 square foot parcel of land with 60 feet of frontage on East Main Street in the City of Amsterdam which was improved by a two-story stone, concrete block and brick building. A retail store was operated on the first floor, while the second floor was equipped for meetings, banquets and related civic and club activities. All of the property was taken for highway purposes and the Court of Claims has awarded damages of $24,650 for the land and $96,104.96…