In re County of Nassau

In this condemnation proceeding claimants move for an order determining that the matter must, or in the exercise of discretion and in the interest of justice should, be tried de novo. The proceeding began with the filing on August 27, 1964 of the county’s petition for condemnation and title vested in the county by order of court dated September 21, 1964. The property had been used as a junkyard which was a nonconforming use. Trial of the claim resulted in a tentative decree dated August 16,1966 fixing the value of the property at $146,400, but claimants sought and were granted a new trial on…