In re Leist
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Cross-appeals in the first proceeding from an order of the Supreme Court, made at the New York Special Term directing the comptroller to pay certain awards for the widening of Arthur avenue in the borough of The Bronx to Elizabeth C. Riker. Cross-appeals in the second proceeding from an order denying the petition of Henry G. Leist for the payment to to him of such awards.
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, J.:
The first award, called 168, is for property actually taken in the widening of the avenue. The second award, 168-A, is described in the report of the commissioners of estimate and assessment as for damage to buildings by reason of the intended regulation of the street. In the proceedings to acquire title the commissioners were appointed on November 14, 1896. The report of the commissioners was duly confirmed by an order entered on the 4th day of June, 1903. By resolution of the board of street opening, title to the lands required for said avenue was vested in the city of New York on…
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