New York Court of Common Pleas December 15, 1869 (Seaman v. The Mayor of the City of New York)

lead-opinion

Brady, J.

The defendants are the owners of pier hfo. 46, North river. In March, 1860, they granted to Daniel Darrow the' right to collect wharfage for the use of the pier for the term of five years from the 'first of May, then ensuing, he covenanting to keep it in good repair.