New Jersey § 32:1-155
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 32:1-155, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32:1-155.
To the end that the owners of property in the Port of New York District abutting upon
streets, avenues or other highways, the established grade of which will be changed
by reason of the construction by the Port of New York Authority (hereinafter called
the authority) of any public improvement in the Port of New York District, may not
suffer undue loss and injury by reason of such change of grade, the authority is hereby
authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to enter into voluntary agreements with
such abutting owners of property which is built upon or otherwise improved in conformity
with the grade of any street, avenue or other highway established by lawful authority
in the Port of New York District, whereby it will undertake to pay a fair and reasonable
sum to such abutting owners for the damage occasioned by such change of grade to the
buildings and improvements on such property. The term “ owners ” as used in this section shall include all persons having any estate, interest, or
easement in such property, or any lien, charge or encumbrance thereon. Such payments which the authority is hereby authorized and empowered to make, shall
be in such amounts and shall be payable at such times and under such terms and conditions
as shall be agreed upon by and between the authority and such owners concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 32:1-155
What does New Jersey Statutes § 32:1-155 cover?
Section 32:1-155 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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