Lutz Et Ux. v. Allegheny County

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

Appellants had an estate in entireties in and were in possession of a tract of land in Allegheny County, having thereon a house — plaintiff’s home — , a barn, and other improvements. The County of Allegheny was authorized by appropriate legislation to construct an aviation landing field, and, by resolution of the county commissioners, adopted January 8, 1929, it appropriated appellant’s property. Pursuant thereto, the commissioners, having failed to agree with the owners on the amount to be paid for the land, asked the court below to appoint viewers. Objections…