Arkansas § 14-218-133 - Eminent domain.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-218-133 — Eminent domain., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-218-133. Eminent domain.
The right of eminent domain is conferred upon any consolidated district for the purpose of securing any lands or rights-of-way needed in making an improvement. Suits brought by the board for condemnation of lands or rights-of-way shall be deemed cases of public interest and shall be advanced both by the circuit courts and Supreme Court. Upon the filing of a condemnation suit in the circuit court, the court or judge in vacation may designate an amount of money to be deposited by the district subject to the order of the court and for the purpose of making compensation when the amount thereof shall have been assessed at the trial of the cause, and the court or judge in vacation shall designate the place of the deposit. Whenever the deposits shall have been made in compliance with order of the court or judge, it shall be lawful for the district to enter upon the land and proceed with their work prior to the assessment and payment of damages for the use and right to be determined in the suit.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-218-133
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-218-133 cover?
Section 14-218-133 ("Eminent domain.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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