Callanan v. . Gilman

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1887-11-29

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Earl, J. The primary purpose of streets is use by the public for travel and transportation, and the general rule is. that any obstrnction of a street or encroachment thereon which interferes with such use is a public nuisance. But there are exceptions to the general rule born of necessity and justified by public convenience. Xn abutting owner engaged in building may temporarily encr…

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