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Section 820.

820. When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for his opinion the value of the property or property interest being valued as indicated by the value of the land together with the cost of replacing or reproducing the existing improvements thereon, if the […]

Section 821.

821. When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for his opinion the nature of the improvements on properties in the general vicinity of the property or property interest being valued and the character of the existing uses being made of such properties. (Added […]

Section 822.

822. (a) In an eminent domain or inverse condemnation proceeding, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 814 to 821, inclusive, the following matter is inadmissible as evidence and shall not be taken into account as a basis for an opinion as to the value of property: (1) The price or other terms and circumstances of an acquisition of […]

Section 823.

823. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the value of property for which there is no relevant, comparable market may be determined by any method of valuation that is just and equitable. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 7, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Section 824.

824. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a just and equitable method of determining the value of nonprofit, special use property, as defined by Section 1235.155 of the Code of Civil Procedure, for which there is no relevant, comparable market, is the cost of purchasing land and the reasonable cost of making it suitable […]

Section 810.

810. (a) Except where another rule is provided by statute, this article provides special rules of evidence applicable to any action in which the value of property is to be ascertained. (b) This article does not govern ad valorem property tax assessment or equalization proceedings. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 381.)

Section 811.

811. As used in this article, “value of property” means market value of any of the following: (a) Real property or any interest therein. (b)  Real property or any interest therein and tangible personal property valued as a unit. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 381.)

Section 812.

812. This article is not intended to alter or change the existing substantive law, whether statutory or decisional, interpreting the meaning of “market value,” whether denominated “fair market value” or otherwise. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 294.)

Section 813.

813. (a) The value of property may be shown only by the opinions of any of the following: (1) Witnesses qualified to express such opinions. (2) The owner or the spouse of the owner of the property or property interest being valued. (3) An officer, regular employee, or partner designated by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association that is […]

Section 814.

814. The opinion of a witness as to the value of property is limited to such an opinion as is based on matter perceived by or personally known to the witness or made known to the witness at or before the hearing, whether or not admissible, that is of a type that reasonably may be […]