Section 18-1A-50 Entry upon property for suitability studies. (a) A condemnor and its agents and employees may enter upon real property for a reasonable time and make surveys, examinations, photographs, tests, soundings, borings, and samplings, or engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable and within […]
Section 18-1A-51 Court order permitting entry. (a) If reasonable efforts to accomplish a lawful entry or to perform authorized activities upon real property under Section 18-1A-50 have been obstructed or denied or would be futile, the condemnor may apply to the circuit court in the county where the property or any part is located for […]
Section 18-1A-52 Bond for damages caused by entry. (a) An order permitting entry under Section 18-1A-51 shall include a preliminary assessment by the circuit court of the probable amount that will fairly compensate the owner and any other person in lawful possession or physical occupancy of the property for damages for physical injury to the […]
Section 18-1A-53 Modification of court order permitting entry. (a) After notice and hearing, the circuit court may modify an order made under Section 18-1A-51. (b) If a bond is required or the amount required is increased by an order of modification, the circuit court shall specify the time within which the required bond must be […]
Section 18-1A-54 Proceeding or action to recover damages caused by entry; payment of damages. (a) A condemnor is liable for physical injury to, and for substantial interference with possession or use of, property caused by his entry and activities upon the property. This liability may be enforced in a subsequent condemnation proceeding filed within the […]
Section 18-1A-55 Offer to purchase as prerequisite to condemnation action. An action to condemn property may not be maintained over timely objection by the owner unless the condemnor has offered to acquire the property on the basis of its approved offer by purchase before commencing the action. (Acts 1985, No. 85-548, p. 802, §306.)
