Colorado § 38-6-216 - Ownership in controversy - award.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-6-216 — Ownership in controversy - award., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-6-216. Ownership in controversy - award.
If the ownership of any property condemned or damaged is in controversy, the amount awarded in payment of said property or the damage thereto shall be paid into the registry of said court for the use of the successful claimants of said property as their respective interests appear to the court. All disputes as to ownership of property taken or damaged shall be tried to the court.
Source: L. 75: Entire part added, p. 1413, § 1, effective July 1.
ARTICLE 7
Eminent Domain by Urban Renewal Authorities - Vesting
38-7-100.3. Definitions.
38-7-101. Motion for vesting - contents.
38-7-102. Motion for vesting - procedure with respect thereto.
38-7-103. Vesting of title - procedure.
38-7-104. Withdrawals from deposit.
38-7-105. Construction of article.
38-7-106. Commissioners - other articles.
38-7-107. Interest.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38-6-216 ("Ownership in controversy - award.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. 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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