Legal Opinion
In re Scheibel
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 15, 1919Published
Application for a writ of peremptory mandamus.
1Opinion of the CourtCbopsey, J.
A mandamus is sought to compel the corporation counsel of-the city of New York to institute proceedings for the appointment of commissioners to determine the damages sustained by the petitioner through the closing of Stewart avenue. Stewart avenue was located in Bings county and the petitioner claims it was closed and discontinued pursuant to the provisions of chapter 1006 of the Laws of 1895. Section 4 of that act requires the corporation counsel to apply for the appointment of commissioners, when streets have been closed and discontinued pursuant thereto. If this petitioner is entitled to…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Reis v. . City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1907
- City of Cohoes v. President of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Holloway v. . SouthmaydNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
- Egerer v. New York Central & Hudson River R. R.New York Court of Appeals · 1891
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