Commonwealth v. Rodebaugh

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvaniá (Commonwealth) appeals from a decision of the Board of Claims (Board) which found in favor of Grace H. Rodebaugh (Claimant)1 and awarded her $240,065.69 together with interest. We affirm.

Claimant and her deceased husband were fee simple owners of a 162 acre estate, known as Welkinweir, from May 4, 1935 to May 31, 1977. On May 31, 1977, Claimant and her husband donated Welkinweir to the Commonwealth for use by West Chester State College. Pursuant to the “Statement of Principles” which accompanied the conveyance, the Commonwealth agreed…