Foote v. City of Cincinnati

This case presents a motion, by the plaintiff, for judgment on a verdict, and a motion, from the defendant, for a new trial.

In 1837, Foote leased certain tenements from Longworth, for five years, at the annual ground rent of $300. In 1838, the city extended Pearl street, and occupied the whole land leased. This *349suit is brought by Foote, to recover damages for this appropriation of his property. The jury, under the direction of the court, have assessed his damages at $3,860.10, if by law, he is released from the payment of his rent; but if his liability subsists to pay rent for the residue of…