Brooklyn El. Railroad v. Flynn
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Kings county. Petition by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company relative to acquiring title to real estate, or a right of way over premises owned by John Flynn, known as “Parcel No. 26,” on Myrtle avenue, in the city of Brooklyn.
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Appeal from special term, Kings county. Petition by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company relative to acquiring title to real estate, or a right of way over premises owned by John Flynn, known as “Parcel No. 26,” on Myrtle avenue, in the city of Brooklyn. From an order confirming the report of the commissioners awarding to said Flynn the sum of $500 as compensation for the taking of his easements, and directing the payment by petitioner of the sum of $50,. extra allowance, and costs, petitioner appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCullen, J.
This is an appeal from an order confirming the award of commissioners of appraisal for damages caused by the construction and operation of an elevated railroad. But a single point is raised on this appeal. The property of the respondent consisted of three separate and distinct, but adjoining, lots, with stores and dwelling houses thereon, fronting on Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn. The commissioners found that the value of two of these stores had been enhanced by the construction of the road, but that the value of the third had been depreciated, and awarded therefor $500.' The petitioner, in its…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Bohm v. Metropolitan Elevated Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Newman v. Metropolitan Elevated Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Rich v. Manhattan Ry. Co.New York Court of Common Pleas · 1892