In re Condemnation by the Redevelopment Authority

PICCIONE, J.,

Before court for disposition is the condemnees’ motion for fees and costs pursuant to statute. Thomas R. Whittaker, Christy L. Whittaker, and the Estate of David C. Hamilton (hereinafter, the “condemnees”) seek payment of attorneys fees and costs in accordance with 26 Pa.C.S.A. § 306(g) of the eminent domain code. The relevant background of this case follows.

In March of 2003, Lawrence County established the Redevelopment Authority of Lawrence County (hereinafter, the “condemnor”), and through various measures taken in the following months, the condemnor demonstrated its intent to…