Springfield Township Commissioners v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

This appeal arises out of a claim by owners of property in Oreland, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, for damages resulting from the reconstruction of a highway bridge crossing a railroad. The reconstruction was ordered by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on February 6, 1961,. and Springfield Township was directed to pay all compensation for damages due to property owners, exclusive of Reading Company, North Pennsylvania Company, and Plymouth Railroad Company. The primary issue involved is whether the property owners are entitled to consequential damages…