Fulton Light, Heat & Power Co. v. State
New York Court of Claims
Claim against the State for property taken for the barge canal.
1Opinion of the CourtRodenbeck, J.
This is a proceeding taken by the State pursuant to chapter 147 of the Laws of 1903 and its amendments, commonly referred to as the Barge Canal Act, to • acquire certain land and water which the claimants allege they own. The act was approved by the people at the general election held in the year 1903, and outlines the general course of the improved canals of the State and the means for acquiring the rights of way and supply of water necessary therefor.
In the acquisition of land or water under the statute the State takes possession of such property rights as it desires, files a map thereof…
2Cases cited48 opinions
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- Transportation Co. v. ChicagoSupreme Court of the United States · 1879
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