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. |