New York State Electric & Gas Corp. v. O. & W. Lines, Inc.

In a proceeding instituted to acquire transmission line easements at places lying between the Villages of Walton in Delaware County and Norwich in Chenango County defendant, 0. & W. Lines, Inc., appeals from an order of the Supreme Court at Special Term denying its motion to disqualify one of the Commissioners of Appraisal appointed pursuant to section 13 of the Condemnation Law upon the ground that he is not a disinterested freeholder within the meaning of the statute. The integrity and good faith of the Commissioner are not questioned. During substantial portions of the years 1927, 1936 and…