East Deer Township School Dist. v. Van Dyke

Hargest, P. J.,

This matter comes before us upon bill, answers and testimony.

Plaintiff, a school district of the fourth class, is the owner of land fronting 125 feet on State highway route no. 70, upon which is erected a high school building which has been used for school purposes for 15 years and is valued at about $200,000. The Secretary of Highways, pursuant to statutory authority, is widening the highway and intends to take a portion of the school property for highway purposes. The County of Allegheny has agreed to clear the right of way and has taken proceedings to that end. The bill…