Pattonville & Woodbury Turnpike Road Co.

Citations

• 32 Pa. Super. 122
• 1906 Pa. Super. LEXIS 297

Syllabus

<p>Turnpike roads — Condemnation—Local interest — Évidence.</p> <p>In proceedings to condemn a turnpike road it is proper for the jury to consider local interests in connection with general interests, but they are not controlling. The purpose of such proceedings is to condemn the turnpike road so that it shall become a public road free from tolls and toll gates, and in determining this question it is proper for the jury to consider the local advantages and disadvantages in connection with the benefit to the public at large.</p>