Butler v. Purtell

Little, P. J.,

On August 31, 1942, the Apolacon Township School Directors passed a resolution to institute condemnation proceedings for the appropriation of a small parcel of real estate, the property of Thomas Creagh et al., near the “Bow Bridge road”, as a location for a shelter for the use of children while awaiting transportation to and from school. The school board entered upon the land, after futile efforts to purchase it, and took possession. Upon their petition for the appointment of viewers filed September 9,1942, viewers were appointed and placed a value of $35 upon the land.

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