New York & Boston Railroad v. Godwin
New York Supreme Court
Motion for the appointment of commissioners of appraisal under the general railroad act. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.
The New York and Boston Railroad *22Company, incorporated nnder onr general laws, seek to acquire title to a route through three certain parcels of land in Yonkers and West Farms, owned and occupied respectively by Godwin, Peck, and Valentine, against the consent of the owners, under and by virtue of the provisions of the general railroad laws of this State. These laws are to be construed harmoniously, as respects their various provisions; and strictly, as to the rights of the parties. By conforming to the provisions of these laws, corporations may acquire a title in fee to the lands necessary…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re New York & Jamaica RailroadNew York Supreme Court · 1860
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