In re the County of Nassau

The County of Nassau has condemned the subject property for drainage and/or other public purposes.

Three of the parcels involved were owned by the estate of Julia M. Loft, and upon these parcels are located certain lakes *303or ponds. The City of New York has filed a notice of claim, asserting that it has an interest in these lands. The court has been asked to determine whether or not the city has such interest, and, if so, the nature and extent of it so that the county may pay just compensation accordingly.

Prior to the death of Mrs. Loft, the property had been held by the Fifty-Four Barclay…