James C. Sargent, Jr., left, and Katherine E. LaDow, right, of Lamb McErlane. Courtesy photos James C. Sargent, Jr., left, and Katherine E. LaDow, right, of Lamb McErlane. Courtesy photos

Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part series.

Board of Viewers

Either the condemnor or the condemnee can institute valuation proceedings by filing a petition with the Common Pleas Court requesting appointment of a board of viewers. The content of the petition is specified in Section 502(a). A petition is substantially the same form whether a property owner claims a de facto taking or inverse condemnation.