A Condemnation Proceeding in Rem by Redevelopment Authority

Opinion bt

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

The instant appeal arises from attempts by the Union Electric Contracting Company (Condemnee) to obtain special damages for displacement1 prior to its move from the condemned premises.

On April 23, 1973, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia (Authority) filed a declaration of taking of an area designated as the Franklin Town Urban Renewal Area comprising approximately 50 acres within the City. This area included 1706-1710 Callowhill Street, the site of Condemnee’s business for *586áá years. A Board of Viewers was appointed on September 17, 1973. Tbe…