Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court May 5, 1972 (Russell v. Town of Canton)

Quirico, J.

This is a bill in equity challenging the validity of an order adopted by the board of selectmen (board) of the town of Canton (town) taking by eminent domain a portion of a parcel of land owned by the plaintiffs. The bill seeks money damages and specific affirmative relief against the town, the board, and the treasurer and superintendent of the department of public works of the town.