Legal Opinion
City of Philadelphia v. Martorano
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 27, 1978No. Appeal, 1896 C.D. 1976PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge DiSalle,
This is an appeal by tbe City of Philadelphia (City) from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dismissing its Preliminary Objections. "We reverse.
On July 22, 1974, the City acquired by condemnation a portion of real estate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known as Pier 27 North. On July 14, 1976, Raymond Martorano (Appellee), pursuant to Section 502(e) of the Eminent Domain Code (Code), Act of June 22, 1964, Spec. Sess., P.L. 84, as amended, 26 P.S. §l-502(e), filed a petition for the appointment of viewers, alleging that he was the former lawful…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- City of Philadelphia v. Airportels, Inc.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
- Greger v. Canton TownshipCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
- Reilly v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
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