Legal Opinion
Parsons Bros. Slate Co. v. Commonwealth
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided June 30, 1965No. Appeals, 2 and 3PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Musmanno,
On March 9, 1961, counsel for the plaintiffs in this case, owners of certain lands in Northampton County, notified the Department of Highways, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that they would accept $65,000 in settlement of the taking of segments of those lands in connection with a Commonwealth highway project. The letter specified: “This will advise you that we, owners and lessee of said property, will accept the sum of $65,-000, gross, in full settlement of all damages, provided this settlement is processed promptly. This letter is written without prejudice to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Westinghouse Air Brake Co. v. PittsburghSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1934
- White v. Old York Road Country ClubSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
- Gilleland v. New York State Natural Gas Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1960
- Stanley Co. of America, Inc. Tax Assessment CaseSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1961
3Cited by8 opinions
- Kirleis v. Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2009
- Quiles v. Financial Exchange Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2005
- Williams v. Department of HighwaysSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966
- Kirleis v. Dickie McCameyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2009
- Lamont v. Pennsylvania Railroad, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County1966
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