In Re Appropriation of Easements for Highway Purposes Over Property of Bertsch

The Director of Highways has appealed from an order of the Court of Common Pleas awarding to the owners of certain land taken by the director interest at six per cent on the amount assessed by the jury, from the time of the taking.

On August 12, 1960, the director filed his resolution and finding for the appropriation of certain lands of Francis E. Bertsch and Nellie May Bertsch. The owners appealed to the Court of Common Pleas, where the cause was heard. On September 18,1960, the jury made its finding and assessment in the total amount of $28,266.50, of which $9,000 was fixed as the value of…