In re Condemnation By The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission of 14.38 Acres In Fee Simple

OPINION

NIGRO, Justice.

This appeal presents two issues related to damages for a governmental taking pursuant to the Eminent Domain Code, 26 Pa. Stat. §§ 1-101 — 1-903 (Supp.1997). The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission challenges the Commonwealth Court’s decision that it is the function of the jury, rather than the court, to determine whether a eondemnee is entitled to damages under the Assembled Economic Unit Doctrine. In addition, the Turnpike Commission challenges the award of appraisal and attorneys’ fees to both the owners and a lessee of the condemned property. For the reasons set forth…