Delaware River Port Authority v. Thornburgh

Opinion by

President Judge Crumush,

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), as owner and operator of the Betsy Ross Bridge, has requested this Court to issue a writ of mandamus1 ordering this Commonwealth and most specifically the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn-DOT) to construct a highway which will link the Betsy Ross Bridge with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard. The respondents have filed preliminary objections alleging, inter alia, the lack of subject matter jurisdiction of this Court over the cause of action asserted against them. Preliminary objections are sustained.

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