Story v. New York Elevated R.R. Co.
90 NY 122 (1882) The rapid rise of railroads and other forms of public transit during the second half of the nineteenth century generated … More Story v. New York Elevated R.R. Co. »
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Lahr v. Metropolitan Elevated Ry. Co.
104 NY 268 (1887) The decision in Story v. New York Elevated R.R. Co. (90 NY 122 [1882]) holding that abutting property owners adversely … More Lahr v. Metropolitan Elevated Ry. Co. »
Sipple v. State of New York
99 NY 284 (1885) The construction and operation of the Erie Canal generated many legal disputes and issues that helped spur development of the … More Sipple v. State of New York »
Eckert v. Long Island R.R. Co.
43 NY 502 (1871) The rapid expansion and operation of railroads in the nineteenth century had an enormous impact on the nation’s economic development, … More Eckert v. Long Island R.R. Co. »