Legal Opinion
Ferguson v. City of New York
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 28, 1971PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohh W. Sweeny, J.
The facts of this case present the court with what appears to be a situation not previously passed upon.
The City of New York acquired the riparian interests of plaintiffs in condemnation proceedings brought pursuant to title K of chapter 41 (presently ch. 51) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, commonly Imown as “ Water Supply Act.”
The Commissioners of Appraisal awarded plaintiffs damages and additional sums for expenses and disbursements. This award was later confirmed by Special Term, and an order was entered in the Orange County Clerk’s office.
The city appealed this…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Chester v. . JumelNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- McLaughlin v. BrinckerhoffAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1928
- Lesjac Realty Corp. v. MulhauserNew York Supreme Court · 1964
3Cited by2 opinions
- Pearl Street Development Corp. v. Conduit & Foundation Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1976
- Ferguson v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1972