Wilson v. Mayor of New York

Decided 1845-10-15

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By the Court, Beardsley, J. The corporation of New-York had an undoubted power to raise, pitch, grade and make the street and avenue, as was done in this instance; and it was conceded on the trial of the cause, that the proceedings for these purposes had been regular. What was done, it was therefore lawful to do; and if the plaintiff was thereby incommoded, it was damnum absque injuria ; and gave her no right of…

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