Pennsylvania § 716 - Attempted avoidance of monetary just compensation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 716 — Attempted avoidance of monetary just compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 716. Attempted avoidance of monetary just compensation.
Where a condemnor attempts to avoid the payment of monetary just compensation to which the condemnee otherwise would be entitled by use of a substitute for monetary compensation and the condemnee incurs expenses, including appraisal, attorney and engineering fees, in securing an adjudication that the substitute is not adequate, the condemnee shall be reimbursed by the condemnor for all these expenses incurred.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 716
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 716 cover?
Section 716 ("Attempted avoidance of monetary just compensation.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 716?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 716" (Pennsylvania). 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 Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 716 apply to my situation?
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