Carlynton School District v. Hays

Opinion by

Senior Judge Kalish,

This is an appeal of an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County concerning an eminent domain case which involves an award of special damages. At trial, it was stipulated that appellees, Raymond T. Hays and Janet E. Hays, were paid $53,000 as general damages. Appellant, Carlynton School District, appeals a jury award of special damages as follows:

Damages for replacement housing $ 4,000

Damages for search expenses 2,034

Business dislocation damages 10,000

Total $16,034

Appellant does not contest the award for search expenses. We affirm the trial courts…