In re Riverside Drive
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Application by the commissioners of the department of public parks of the city of New York, relative to acquiring title, for the use of the public, to land required for the widening of Biverside avenue, between 127th street and Claremont Place in the 12th ward of the city of New York, pursuant to Laws 1892, c. 548. From an order confirming the report of the commissioners of appraisal, certain landowners appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
In 1892 the legislature passed an act providing for the taking of land for the widening of Riverside Drive, between 127th street and Claremont avenue, which widening consisted in taking 14 feet from the lands on the easterly side thereof. Commissioners of appraisal were appointed in pursuance of said act, and, they having reported, the report was confirmed; and from the order of confirmation this appeal is taken.
There is no question about the fact that the report of the commissioners of appraisal is subject to the supervision of this court; otherwise there would be no necessity for any…
2Cited by1 opinion
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