Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Wheat

DAVIS, Commissioner.

This appeal presents the contentions of the Department of Highways seeking to reverse a judgment in the sum of $10,000 in a condemnation action. The Department urges (1) that appellees were allowed to utilize evidence based upon incompetent and irrelevant factors of damage, and (2) that the verdict is grossly excessive and not supported by evidence of sufficient probative value.

The proceedings involve a lot in Camp.-bellsville. Prior to the condemnation, the lot had width of 65 feet and depth of 165 feet. The portion of the lot used as its “front” faced on First Street,…