Root v. . L.I.R.R. Co.

In June, 1876, the defendant and one Quintard entered into a written contract which, among other things, provided that Quintard should build at Long Island City upon the lands of the defendant a dock two hundred and fifty feet long and forty feet wide, and erect thereon a pocket for holding and storing coal according to certain plans and specifications annexed. The defendant was to have the use of the south side of the dock, and also of thirty feet of the shore end, and the right to use the other portions thereof when not required by Quintard. In consideration therefor the defendant agreed…