Fonticello Mineral Springs Co. v. City of Richmond

The city of Richmond instituted this proceeding against Fonticello Mineral Springs Company, Incorporated, to secure, by condemnation, the title to twelve acres of land, located in that portion of the city called South Richmond, formerly known as the Taylor Springs property, now known as the Fontieello Springs, for park and playground purposes.

The land is bounded by Bainbridge and Perry streets on the north and south, and by 27th and 29th streets on the east and west, respectively, on each of which streets buildings have been erected near the property.

The parties will be referred to as…