Code of Virginia - Title 25.1 Eminent Domain - Section 25.1-220 Who determines issue of just compensation

§ 25.1-220. Who determines issue of just compensation

The issue of just compensation shall be determined by a jury, upon a timely election made by an owner. However, by agreement of the petitioner and all the parties who are sui juris that have appeared or responded, or, if no owner upon proper notice has appeared or responded, or has filed an answer and grounds of defense that fails to elect to have the determination of just compensation made by a jury, then, upon motion of the petitioner, the issue of just compensation may be determined by the court.

(1962, c. 426, § 25-46.19; 1984, c. 377; 1991, c. 520; 2000, c. 1029; 2003, c. 940; 2006, c. 586.)

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