Philadelphia v. Spangler

Stern, J.,

This is a proceeding in equity for the cancellation of certain deeds purporting to exchange land owned by the City of Philadelphia with land owned by the defendant Evan M. Spangler, and for a decree declaring said deeds to be void.

On bill, answers and proofs the court makes the following

Findings of fact.

1. By Ordinance of Councils of the City of Philadelphia of April 12, 1892 (page 211), the Department of Public Works was authorized to place on the City plan the Park Boulevard of the width of 160 feet, extending from City Hall to Fairmount Park, with certain boundaries provided in…