Legal Opinion

In re the City of New York

New York Supreme Court

Decided May 2, 1968Published

1Opinion of the CourtJames S. Brown, J.

This is a proceeding in eminent domain to acquire title to real property required for the widening of Richmond Avenue from Arthur Kill Road to Amboy Road, Borough of Richmond. Title vested in the City of New York on March 18, 1966.

At the outset the court wishes to compliment both counsel for their able presentation of the issue involved.

The claimant owned a parcel 100 feet by 100 feet on Richmond Avenue upon which is a building approximately 40 feet in depth and 100 feet wide, fronting on Richmond Avenue and on or close to the building line. It consists of five stores. The city has taken…

2Cases cited7 opinions

Loch Sheldrake Associates, Inc. v. EvansNew York Court of Appeals · 1954
Taylor v. United States Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1936
Uihlein v. . MatthewsNew York Court of Appeals · 1902
Evelyn Building Corp. v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
Horton v. Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1931

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