Oklahoma § 27-16 - Just compensation defined
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 27-16 — Just compensation defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-16. Just compensation defined
A. In every case wherein private property is taken or damaged
for public use, the person whose property is taken or damaged shall
be entitled to just compensation.
B. "Just compensation", as used in subsection A of this
section, shall mean the value of the property taken, and in
addition, any injury to any part of the property not taken. Any
special and direct benefits to the part of the property not taken
may be offset only against any injury to the property not taken. If
only a part of a tract is taken, just compensation shall be
ascertained by determining the difference between the fair market
value of the whole tract immediately before the taking and the fair
market value of that portion left remaining immediately after the
taking.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 175, § 1, emerg. eff. May 8, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 27-16
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 27-16 cover?
Section 27-16 ("Just compensation defined") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 27-16?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 27-16" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 27-16 apply to my situation?
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