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Chapter 8.16 RCW

EMINENT DOMAIN BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 8.16.005Condemnation final actions—Notice requirements.
HTMLPDF 8.16.010Condemnation authorized for schoolhouse sites.
HTMLPDF 8.16.020Petition—Contents.
HTMLPDF 8.16.030Notice of petition—Service.
HTMLPDF 8.16.040Adjournment of proceedings—Further notice.
HTMLPDF 8.16.050Hearing—Finding of necessity—Setting for trial.
HTMLPDF 8.16.060Impaneling of jury.
HTMLPDF 8.16.070Trial—View by jury.
HTMLPDF 8.16.080Verdict.
HTMLPDF 8.16.090Ten jurors may render verdict.
HTMLPDF 8.16.100Waiver of jury.
HTMLPDF 8.16.110Judgment—Payment of award—Decree of appropriation.
HTMLPDF 8.16.120Costs.
HTMLPDF 8.16.130Appellate review.
HTMLPDF 8.16.140Appeal does not delay possession if award paid.
HTMLPDF 8.16.150Designation of parties—Fees.
HTMLPDF 8.16.170Failure to use condemned property—Opportunity to repurchase.

Notes:

Acreage limitation with respect to district's power of eminent domain: RCW 28A.335.220.
Additional provisions relating to eminent domain proceedings: Chapter 8.25 RCW.
Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, incapacitated persons: RCW 8.25.270.