Price v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Watkins, J.,

This is an appeal by the Commonwealth from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, awarding a new trial to George Price, the appellee, in a land condemnation case.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Highways, under the power of eminent domain, condemned the land of George Price to be used in the construction of Interstate 81, known locally as the “Penn-Can” Highway. The affected tract consisted of approximately 18 to 20 acres of land of which approximately 7 acres were taken and 7 acres severed.

The Board of Yiew awarded appellee $27,166.…