¶1The language of the amendment to section 21 is broad enough to allow a foreign corporation to take land under its provisions. The act is remedial, and should be construed liberally. The public welfare is promoted by the efficient operation of the railroads within the state. Order affirmed, with costs.
6 N.Y.S. 105
In re Marks
Decided July 2, 1889
New York Supreme Court · decided 1889-07-02
This an appeal by Robert Marks from an order appointing commissioners to ascertain the compensation to be made by the petitioner, the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company, a Connecticut corporation, for certain lands in Port Chester, proposed to be taken by the petitioner for railroad purposes.
Decided 1889-07-02