Section 2 Parties With a Compensable Interest

• Library: Condemnation Practice 2009

Before a condemnation petition is filed, a thorough title examination should be conducted to determine the owners of the subject property and all those claiming an interest in the property. A physical inspection of the property should also be made to identify anyone in actual possession of the property who may be claiming title, but who may not be of record. The underlying statute authorizing the condemnation for the public use for...