United States v. Benedict

Relying upon the Lever Act — 40 Stat. 276, 279 — the United States took possession of certain land along New York Bay, April 6, 1918, and, as surviving trustee under the will of. Langley, defendant; in error Benedict instituted this proceeding to recover its value. The tract had been platted into blocks and trustees holding the title had undertaken to convey to New York City the beds of 61st, 62nd and, 63rd streets from designated avenues “ to the New York Bay,” as laid down on the Commissioners’ map. The City was made defendant to the amended complaint because of possible interest arising…