53 Pa.C.S. § 728

This is the official text of 53 Pa.C.S. § 728, part of Pennsylvania’s Pa.C.S — part of the compiled statutory law of Pennsylvania, published by the state as "Pa.C.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Territory located in multiple counties.

Official statutory text

If the impacted territory is located in two or more counties, Commonwealth Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the proceedings to adjust and apportion the property and indebtedness between the municipalities. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 725(e) (relating to adjustment of indebtedness), the court shall appoint three disinterested commissioners who are residents of this Commonwealth but are not residents of, or owners of real estate in, any impacted county. Cross References. Section 728 is referred to in sections 724, 725 of this title.

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