Delaware § 5114 - Eminent domain; condemnation.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5114 — Eminent domain; condemnation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5114. Eminent domain; condemnation.
Whenever the Board of Trustees of the University cannot agree with the owner or owners for the purchase of any land, with the improvements thereon, in New Castle County, deemed by the Board necessary for the purpose of erecting any building or buildings to be used by and in connection with the University, or for the enlargement of its grounds or for any other purpose in connection with the University or the agricultural experiment station connected therewith, to better carry out the purposes of the University and agricultural experiment station, the University, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain, may acquire the land and improvements by condemnation by proceedings in accordance with Chapter 61 of Title 10.
27 Del. Laws, c. 117, § 9; Code 1915, § 2343; 32 Del. Laws, c. 166, § 1; Code 1935, § 2785; 14 Del. C. 1953, § 5114;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5114
What does Delaware Code § 5114 cover?
Section 5114 ("Eminent domain; condemnation.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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