Centracchio v. Narragansett Redevelopment Agency

This petition for the assessment of damages for the taking of a parcel of real estate by the Narragansett Redevelopment Agency was brought by the owners of the parcel pursuant to G. L. 1956 (1970 Reenactment) §45-32-34. A Superior Court jury assessed damages at $185,000, plus interest. The respondent filed a motion for a new trial which was denied, and judgment was entered in the amount assessed by the jury. The case is now here on the respondent’s appeal from the judgment.

The petitioners’ property was located at the intersection of Brown and Caswell Streets in the town of Narragansett and…