North Carolina § 136-112 - Measure of damages.
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§ 136-112. Measure of damages.
The following shall be the measure of damages to be followed by the commissioners, jury or judge who determines the issue of damages: Where only a part of a tract is taken, the measure of damages for said taking shall be the difference between the fair market value of the entire tract immediately prior to said taking and the fair market value of the remainder immediately after said taking, with consideration being given to any special or general benefits resulting from the utilization of the part taken for highway purposes. Where the entire tract is taken the measure of damages for said taking shall be the fair market value of the property at the time of taking. History (1959, c. 1025, s. 2.) Cross References. - For highway cases discussing offsets against damages prior to the enactment of this section, see case notes under G.S. 136-19. Legal Periodicals. - For survey of 1979 property law, see 58 N.C.L. Rev. 1509 (1980).
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Section 136-112 ("Measure of damages.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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