Pennsylvania Act 1872-1247 — POWERS OF ROAD JURORS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

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POWERS OF ROAD JURORS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
             Act of Dec. 27, (1871) 1872, P.L. 1390, No. 1247         Cl. 11
                               A SUPPLEMENT

     To an act relative to the qualifications and powers of road
        jurors in the city of Philadelphia, approved May sixth, Anno
        Domini one thousand eight hundred and seventy.

        Section 2.  When Buildings may be Left Standing
        When a jury for opening or widening a street, or for
     assessing damages on the same, find a building or buildings
     extending out upon the sidewalk, a distance not exceeding two-
     thirds of the width, such buildings may be left until the wants
     of business and travel may require their removal; and no damages
     shall be allowed the owner therefor until a future jury shall
     determine the necessity of their removal and the amount of
     damages then to be paid.  1871, Dec. 27, P.L. (1872) 1390, Sec.
     2.
        Section 3.  Erection of Buildings on Streets
        It shall not be lawful to erect any building upon any of the
     streets laid out on the plans of the city, after said plans have
     been confirmed; and when said streets are ordered to be opened,
     buildings erected upon them since their confirmation shall be
     removed at the expense of the owner, and without any damages
     being paid therefor.  1871, Dec. 27, P.L. (1872) 1390, Sec. 3.
        Section 4.  Plan of Street to be Opened
        When a jury is appointed for assessing damages for the
     opening of any street, it shall be the duty of the city
     solicitor to procure at the expense of the city, a correct plan
     of the street to be opened, showing also all the properties
     through which it may pass, said plan to be prepared and ready
     for the use of the jury at their first meeting.  1871, Dec. 27,
     P.L. (1872) 1390, Sec. 4.