Hay v. City of New York
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from Special Term, New York County. Proceedings by the city of New York to acquire title to cértain lands on the easterly side of Amsterdam avenue, between 139th and 140th streets, alleged to belong to James R. Hay. An award was made'in favor of Hay. From an order taxing costs and granting an extra allowance in his favor, the city appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcRAUGHRIN, J.
Proceedings were instituted by the city of New York to acquire title to certain lands on Amsterdam avenue, between 139th and 140th streets, owned by the respondent, Hay. After the commencement of such proceedings an offer was made under section 1436 of the Greater New York charter to sell this land to the city for the sum of $60,000. The offer was made January 9, 1905, and was signed, “James R. Play, by Joseph A. Flannery, His Attorney.” The offer was rejected, and title subsequently acquired by the city, for which an award was made to Hay of $69,183. Thereafter a motion was made on behalf of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1906