Pittsburgh Forge & Iron Co. v. Allegheny County

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Linn,

Plaintiff appeals in a condemnation case and contends that the court misconstrued, to appellant’s disadvantage, the extent of the taking; the question therefore is, exactly what was taken.

Pursuant to the General County Law, 1929 P. L. 1278, sections 771 et seq., section 917, Allegheny County built a new .bridge over the Ohio River. The county commissioners adopted a resolution, May 29, 1929, providing for the location, construction, etc., of the bridge. Appropriate action was had by the quarter sessions and the grand jury.

Plaintiff’s property, about 16 acres,…