In re Condemnation of Real Property of King

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Octorara Area School District (Appellant) appeals from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County sustaining the preliminary objections of Naaman E. King to Appellant’s declaration of taking.

Eight municipalities are included within the area served by Appellant, six in Chester County and two in Lancaster County. All of Appellant’s schools are located on a 53 acre campus and include an elementary school, an intermediate school and a high school. Appellant’s administrative offices are also located at this site. The campus is surrounded by four operating…