Legal Opinion
Gottus v. Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided May 24, 1967No. Appeal, 67PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Eagen,
On June 27, 1963, 1 the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (Authority) by virtue of its power of eminent domain, through proper resolution, condemned and appropriated certain lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon, of August and Theresa Gottus for the purpose of redevelopment. The Board of View of Allegheny County awarded the owners damages in the amount of $65,000. Both sides appealed to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, and a jury trial resulted in a verdict in favor of the owners in the amount of $87,125 (including detention…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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3Cited by29 opinions
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