Legal Opinion
City of Allentown v. Kauth
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided May 12, 2005PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION BY
Judge LEAVITT.
The County of Lehigh (County) appeals from two orders entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County (trial court) on August 23, 2004, permitting the City of Allentown (City) to proceed with judicial sales of two properties pursuant to the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act (MCTLA). 1 At issue is whether the properties can be sold “free and clear” of hens for taxes levied by the County, or whether divestiture of such hens is precluded by the Real Estate Tax Sale Law (RETSL). 2
The facts in this case are not in dispute. The City commenced two separate actions…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission v. Sanders & Thomas, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
- Cedarbrook Realty, Inc. v. NahillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
- Gordon v. HarrisburgSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1933
- Bell v. Berks County Tax Claim BureauCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2003
- In re Delinquent Tax Sale Bertin Realty Co.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
3Cited by20 opinions
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- City of Philadelphia v. S. RobinsonCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2015
- Pacella v. Washington County Tax Claim BureauCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2010
- City of Philadelphia v. F.A. Realty Investors Corp.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2016
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