Blair v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

Plaintiffs obtained a verdict of $525 in eminent domain proceedings instituted by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for the taking of 8.20 acres of land out of a tract of 44% acres, which plaintiffs had shortly before purchased for $250. Being dissatisfied with the amount awarded them, they asked for a new trial. The court discharged the rule and they have appealed.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, by the Act of May 21, 1937, P. L. 774, was created an instrumentality of the Commonwealth, with power and authority to construct, operate and maintain a turnpike…