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Condemnation of Property; Eminent Domain

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Public uses

Estates and rights subject to be taken

Environmental covenant

Private property which may be taken

Requirements for taking

Survey, location, and entry on land; possession pending proceedings; damages for dismissal, no award, or abandonment

Condemnation actions; jurisdiction and procedure

Determination of right to condemn and other issues

Just compensation; appointment of commission; powers, proceedings; court action

Rules for determination of just compensation

Possession before final judgment; deposit

Taking of possession and title in advance of final judgment

Payment of amount awarded in excess of deposit; interest; effect of judgment on appeal on recovery of interest; appropriations