Commonwealth v. 108.3 Acres of Land

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Cohen,

Appellant owned approximately 108.3 acres of woodland in Clay Township, Lancaster County. The Com*343monwealth, acting under its power of eminent domain, condemned the land and petitioned for a board of view which was appointed by the lower court. After the board viewed the subject property and concluded its hearing, it awarded appellant damages in the amount of $16,600. Appellant appealed to the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County requesting a jury trial to determine damages.

At the trial, the judge and jury viewed the subject property. Appellant testified that…