§ 177. Damages in certain cases; how estimated. The owner of lands within the bounds of a highway discontinued may enclose the same and have the exclusive use thereof, and the benefits resulting therefrom may be deducted in the assessment of damages caused by the laying out of a highway through his other lands in place of the discontinued highway.

Terms Used In N.Y. Highway Law 177

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.