Apple v. City of Philadelphia

Opinion by

Trexier, P. J.,

This suit arises out of the abolition of a grade crossing. Ridge Avenue at the scene of the improvement ran approximately north and south and passed in succession at right angles the following intersecting streets: Osborn, Kalos and Sumac and further on crossed at grade the Reading Railroad. The situation may be visualized if we bear in mind the order in which these streets intersect Ridge Avenue. Plaintiff’s house was at the southeast corner of the Kalos Street intersection. In making the improvement, Ridge Avenue was deflected to the west at Osborn Street forming a…