71 Pa. Stat. § 337

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-32
Section 337 - Board of Property (Adm. Code Section 1207)

The Board of Property shall, subject to any inconsistent provisions in this act contained, continue to exercise the powers and perform the duties by law vested in and imposed upon the said board.

It shall hear and determine, in all cases of controversy on caveats, in all matters of difficulty or irregularity touching escheats, warrants on escheats, warrants to agree, rights of preemption, promises, imperfect titles, or otherwise, which heretofore have or hereafter may arise in transacting the business of the Land Office in the Department of Community Affairs: Provided, however, That no determination of the Board of Property shall be deemed, taken and construed to prevent either of the parties from bringing their action at the common law, either for the recovery of possession or determining damages for waste or trespass.

The Board of Property shall also have jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving the title to land or interest therein brought by persons who claim an interest in the title to lands occupied or claimed by the Commonwealth.

The board shall make its determination within thirty (30) days after the final hearing on any of the above matters.

71 P.S. § 337

1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XII, § 1207. Amended 1953, July 29, P.L. 1023, § 1; 1968, Dec. 18, P.L. 1232, No. 390, § 21. Affected 1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 2(a) [1097], effective 6/27/1978.