In re City of New York

This proceeding was instituted to acquire title to lands for a public park. The title to the property vested in the city of New . York by the filing of the oaths of the commissioners on October 9, 1913. On September 12, 1916, the commissioners of estimate filed their report, awarding the claimant $724,675, principal, and $127,180.46, interest, making a total of $851,855.46. The report recites that the award was subject to a mortgage for $141,000, held by Augustus D. Juilliard, certain other mortgages, a lease and certain assignments. The report was confirmed as to certain parcels January 11,…