Columbus Holding Corp. v. State

This is a claim for the appropriation of a portion of claimant’s land pursuant to section 30 of the Highway Law.

Claimant was the reputed owner of subject property hy reason of a deed dated January 10, 1966, from Kenneth T. Newcomb, grantor. The claimant originally entered into an option to purchase two parcels of land from Mr. Newbomb for the aggregate purchase price of $85,000. Said option was dated March 27, 1965. On September 9, 1965, claimant entered into a contract to purchase subject property and $55,000 of said $85,000 was allocated as the purchase price for said parcel. The aforesaid…