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Chapter 8.04 RCW

EMINENT DOMAIN BY STATE

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 8.04.005Condemnation final actions—Notice requirements.
HTMLPDF 8.04.010Petition for appropriation—Contents.
HTMLPDF 8.04.020Notice—Contents—Service—Publication.
HTMLPDF 8.04.060Adjournment of proceedings—Further notice.
HTMLPDF 8.04.070Hearing—Order adjudicating public use.
HTMLPDF 8.04.080Order to direct determination of damages and offsetting benefits.
HTMLPDF 8.04.090Order for immediate possession—Payment of tender into court.
HTMLPDF 8.04.092Determination of adequacy of payment—Jury trial—Costs.
HTMLPDF 8.04.094Demand for trial—Time of trial—Decree of appropriation.
HTMLPDF 8.04.097Acquisition when several ownerships.
HTMLPDF 8.04.098Acquisition when several ownerships—Public use.
HTMLPDF 8.04.099Acquisition when several ownerships—Selection of single jury.
HTMLPDF 8.04.100Cases may be consolidated for trial.
HTMLPDF 8.04.110Trial—Damages to be found.
HTMLPDF 8.04.112Damages to buildings.
HTMLPDF 8.04.114Damages to buildings—Where based on readjustment or moving.
HTMLPDF 8.04.120Judgment—Decree of appropriation—Recording.
HTMLPDF 8.04.130Payment of damages—Effect—Costs—Appellate review.
HTMLPDF 8.04.140Claimants, payment of—Conflicting claims.
HTMLPDF 8.04.150Appellate review.
HTMLPDF 8.04.160Award, how paid into court.
HTMLPDF 8.04.170Condemnation for military purposes.
HTMLPDF 8.04.180Condemnation for military purposes—Construction.

Notes:

Additional provisions applicable to eminent domain proceedings: Chapter 8.25 RCW.
Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, incapacitated persons: RCW 8.25.270.
City streets as state highways—Rights-of-way: RCW 47.24.030.
Condemnation of blighted property: Chapter 35.80A RCW.
Department of ecology: RCW 43.21A.450, 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642.
Department of fish and wildlife—Acquisition of property—Condemnation—When authorized: RCW 77.12.037.
Department of transportation—Airports, facilities: RCW 47.68.100, 47.68.120.
Joint operating agency: RCW 43.52.391.
Mt. St. Helens recovery—Department of transportation: RCW 43.01.210.
Parks and recreation commission: RCW 79A.05.030(7).
Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system: RCW 47.60.020.
Quinault Tribal Highway: RCW 47.20.725.
Relocation assistance: Chapter 8.26 RCW.
State agency housing: RCW 43.82.030.
State highways: Chapter 47.12 RCW.
Tidelands, shorelands, oyster reserves—Department of natural resources: RCW 79.110.350.