Legal Opinion
Watson v. Empire Engineering Corp.
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 15, 1912PublishedCited by 9 opinions
Action to recover damages. Motion for direction of verdict by both parties.
1Opinion of the CourtPound, J.
In the year 1873, plaintiff erected a sawmill on state lands adjacent to the Erie canal at Watson’s bridge, and thereafter operated the same down to the times hereinafter mentioned. As others have done, he built within the “ blue line.” His mill was allowed to remain, unmolested by the state, for so many years that it is presumed that the state acquiesced therein. He thus is to be regarded as a licensee rather than as a trespasser. As such, his rights could be terminated without compensation only by giving him a reasonable notice to withdraw and remove his property from the premises. 25 Cyc.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- People v. . Adirondack Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1899
- Van Alstine v. BeldenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899
- Grind v. American Pipe & Construction Co.New York Supreme Court · 1911
- Meneely v. Kinser Construction Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1908
3Cited by9 opinions
- American Woolen Co. v. StateAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
- Banner Milling Co. v. StateNew York Court of Claims · 1921
- In re City of New YorkNew York Supreme Court · 1936
- Ramsey v. ReidWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1919
- Columbia Yacht Club v. MosesNew York Supreme Court · 1934
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