70 N.Y.S. 227 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1901
This is a motion to confirm the report of the commissioners of estimate and assessment appointed pursuant to chapter 727 of the Laws of 1896. The first section of- the act provides for the extension of Riverside park, in the city of Hew York, so as to include Avithin its area certain lands. The second section directs the counsel to the corporation, upon a written request- from the park commissioners, and within four months from the date of such request, to institute proceedings for condemnation, and provides: “ Except as provided in this act all provisions of law relating to the taking of private property for public streets or places in said city are hereby made applicable so far as the same may be necessary for the acquiring of said land as
Motion granted, except as to assessment against objectors.