New York § 314 - 314For what purpose private road may be used
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 314 — 314For what purpose private road may be used, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 314. 314For what purpose private road may be used
§ 314. For what purpose private road may be used. Every such private road, when so laid out, shall be for the use of such applicant, his heirs and assigns; but not to be converted to any other use or purpose than that of a road; nor shall the occupant or owner of the land through which said road shall be laid out be permitted to use the same as a road, unless he shall have signified such intention to the jury who assessed the damages for laying out such road, and before such damages were assessed.
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