North Carolina § 104-14 - Use declared paramount public purpose.
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§ 104-14. Use declared paramount public purpose.
In such condemnation proceedings the uses for which such land or property is condemned are hereby declared to be for a purpose paramount to all other public uses, and the fact that any portion of it has heretofore been condemned by a railroad company, a street railway company, telephone or telegraph company, or other public service corporation, or by any political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, for public uses, or has been conveyed by any person or corporation for any such public uses, or vested in the State Board of Education, or by any other act dedicated to any public use, shall in no way affect the right of the State of North Carolina, or the United States government, to proceed and condemn such land and property as hereinbefore provided. History (1931, c. 2, s. 3.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 104-14
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 104-14 cover?
Section 104-14 ("Use declared paramount public purpose.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 104-14?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 104-14 apply to my situation?
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