In re the City of New York
New York Supreme Court
Application by the city of New York for the condemnation of lands for street purposes.
1Opinion of the CourtCropsey, J.
The city seeks to condemn portions of three streets. They are connected, and in fact are remote the one from the other. They do not constitute any system.or chain of boulevard or roadway, and *508the real purpose which the objectors assert is behind the application is to secure control of the surface railroad property owned by the objectors. There can be no doubt that the real object behind the city’s moves is the one stated. The properties sought to be acquired in these proceedings belong to the railroad company and contain their tracks. If these proceedings should be approved the width and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In Re TylerSupreme Court of the United States · 1893
- Heidritter v. Elizabeth Oil-Cloth Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1884
- New Orleans v. Steamship Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Matter of City of New York (Ely Avenue)New York Court of Appeals · 1916
- Matter of City of New York (Saratoga Ave.)New York Court of Appeals · 1919
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- City of New Haven v. Town of East HavenConnecticut Superior Court · 1977