Lieberman v. Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia here appeals a judgment entered against it in a condemnation case tried below by a judge without a jury-

*368The appellees, Irwin and Lillie Lieberman, conducted a taproom business in a premises owned by others located in center-city Philadelphia. The last written lease under which they occupied the premises was for a term of five years from November 1, 1961 with an option to renew for a further term of three years. The lease included a clause providing for its termination upon condemnation of the demised premises by…