Pennsylvania couple wins 130-year-old public steps maintenance dispute

 A couple from Jim Thorpe filed a lawsuit against their borough regarding the maintenance of public steps. They argued that the borough had historically maintained the steps, which had been used for over 130 years. The Commonwealth Court upheld the lower court’s ruling that affirmed the borough’s maintenance obligation. Evidence included historical records showing the borough’s involvement in repairs and maintenance over the years. A couple from Jim Thorpe filed a lawsuit against their borough regarding the maintenance of public steps. They argued that the borough had historically maintained the steps, which had been used for over 130 years. The Commonwealth Court upheld the lower court’s ruling that affirmed the borough’s maintenance obligation. Evidence included historical records showing the borough’s involvement in repairs and maintenance over the years.