Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

26 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1101 (2026)

 Viewers' hearing.

✓ current as of May 2026
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CHAPTER 11

EVIDENCE

 

Sec.

1101.  Viewers' hearing.

1102.  Condemnor's evidence before viewers.

1103.  Trial in court on appeal.

1104.  Competency of condemnee as witness.

1105.  Evidence generally.

1106.  Use of condemned property.

 

Enactment.  Chapter 11 was added May 4, 2006, P.L.112, No.34, effective in 120 days.

Cross References.  Chapter 11 is referred to in section 703 of this title; section 6121 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

§ 1101.  Viewers' hearing.

The viewers may hear testimony, receive evidence and make independent investigation as they deem appropriate, without being bound by formal rules of evidence.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2023–2023 · leading case: Vestmont Ltd. P'ship v. DOT (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023).
Vestmont Ltd. P'ship v. DOT (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023). “26 Pa.C.S. § 1101 (stating the Board of Viewers is not bound by “formal rules of evidence”).”
In Re: Condemnation by the City of Philadelphia of the Airport Bus. Ctr. ~ Appeal of: City of Philadelphia (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023). “101; 26 Pa.C.S. § 1101; see also Lower Makefield Twp.”
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