City of Beaver Falls v. Samuels

HESTER, Judge:

Appellee, the City of Beaver Falls (a third class city), instituted the present equity action against appellant Newton M. Samuels, the owner of a number of buildings located in Beaver Falls. The complaint alleged that these structures were in such a state of disrepair and deterioration as to constitute public nuisances and were a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Beaver Falls. The City requested the court to either require appellant to repair and restore the premises or to demolish them altogether. Prior to the beginning of testimony, the court…