§ 22-3-1. Direction and Contents of Notice of Condemnation
When a telegraph or telephone company undertakes to condemn so much of the right of way of a railroad company as may be necessary for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating its telegraph or telephone lines along and upon such right of way, the notice of condemnation provided for in Code Section 22-2-26 shall […]
§ 22-3-2. Manner of Service of Notice
Notice of condemnation shall be served upon the railroad company in the manner provided for the service of other actions upon railroad companies. It shall not be necessary to serve such notice upon any person or corporation other than the railroad company in possession of and operating the railroad whose right of way is sought […]
§ 22-3-3. Necessity for Only One Proceeding; Location of Proceedings; Form of Assessors’ Findings
There need be but one condemnation proceeding against the same railroad company, which proceeding may be conducted in any county where service can be made upon the company as provided in Code Section 22-3-2. However, if the railroad company has a main or principal office located in this state, the proceeding shall be conducted in […]
§ 22-3-4. Location of Hearing Before Assessors; Evidence Upon Which Findings May Be Based
The hearing may be conducted in the office of the judge of the probate court of the county in which the condemnation proceedings are had or at such other place as the assessors may fix. In assessing the damages to the railroad company, the assessors need not go upon or inspect the premises sought to […]
§ 22-3-20. Power of Persons Operating or Constructing Electric Plants to Purchase, Lease, or Condemn Rights of Way and Easements
Any person operating or constructing or preparing to construct a plant for generating electricity shall have the right to purchase, lease, or condemn rights of way or other easements over the lands of others in order to run power lines, maintain dams, flow backwater, or carry on other activities necessary for constructing and operating such […]
§ 22-3-21. Payment of Compensation or Damages
In fixing the compensation or damage for both actual and consequential damages, either or both shall be paid by the persons seeking to condemn property as provided in this article. History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § 36-802.
§ 22-3-22. Condemnation of Mills, Factories, and Dams
Any person seeking to exercise the power of eminent domain under Code Section 22-3-20 shall have the right and authority to acquire by condemnation any mill, factory, dam, or other property or interest connected with same, except cotton mills or factories or any plant engaged in furnishing electric power to the public. History. Civil Code […]
§ 22-3-40. “Public Road” and “Public Highway” Defined
As used in this part, the term “public road” or “public highway” means not only roads and highways proper but bridges, culverts, and appurtenances as well. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 370, § 4; Code 1933, § 36-803.
§ 22-3-41. Power to Acquire Right to Flood Roads and Highways
Any person referred to in Code Section 22-3-20 shall have the right and authority to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right to flood private roads or highways. Any such person shall also have the right to acquire by condemnation the right to flood public roads or highways by paying to the state or county […]
§ 22-2-106. Compensation of Special Master; Allowance by Judge of Reasonable Time for Special Master to Inspect Premises
The compensation of the special master shall be provided for by a proper order of the judge of the superior court; shall be included in and made a part of the judgment of the court condemning the property or any interest therein sought to be taken, such judgment to be based on the award of […]