Delaware § 9504 - Inverse condemnation proceedings.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 9504 — Inverse condemnation proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9504. Inverse condemnation proceedings.
Where an inverse condemnation proceeding is instituted by the owner of any right, title or interest in real property because of use of the owner’s property in any program or project, the court, rendering a judgment for the plaintiff in such proceeding and awarding compensation for the taking of property, or the Department of Justice effecting a settlement of any such proceeding, shall determine and award or allow to such plaintiff, as a part of such judgment or settlement, such sum as will, in the opinion of the court or the Department of Justice, reimburse such plaintiff for reasonable costs, disbursements and expenses, including reasonable attorney, appraisal and engineering fees, actually incurred because of such proceedings.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 9204; 58 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9504
What does Delaware Code § 9504 cover?
Section 9504 ("Inverse condemnation proceedings.") 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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