Detwiler v. Williamsburg Borough

Opinion by

Stabtfeld, J.,

On September 5,1922 the Borough of Williamsburg, Blair County, sought to condemn the tract of 1,255 acres owned by the plaintiff in this proceeding, for water shed purposes. In due course viewers were appointed, and after hearing, filed a report April 5,1926 awarding the sum of $14,075. The borough appealed from the said award, and after trial by jury on January 27, 1928, a verdict of $33,006.50 in favor of plaintiff was returned. The defendant borough four days thereafter, filed a motion to withdraw and discontinue the condemnation proceeding, averring that the…