A Condemnation Proceeding In Rem by the Redevelopment Authority

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

In these eminent domain cases, commercial condemnees (Claimants) have appealed orders of the court of common pleas remanding their individual claims for increased business dislocation damages to a board of view. Since the cases involve similar facts and legal issues, they were consolidated for our determination.

In 1971, the business dislocation damage provisions of the Eminent Domain Code1 (Code) were amended by the addition of Article VI-A2 which provides for increased special damages for displacement. Section 601-A of the new Article, 26 P.S. AL-601A, provides…