Pennsylvania § 6307 - Benefits and damages.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6307 — Benefits and damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6307. Benefits and damages.
In a proceeding in which damages to property are being sought as a result of a public improvement for which an assessment of benefits has been made, the excess of damages over benefits, the excess of benefits over damages or nothing in case the benefits and damages are equal, shall be awarded to or assessed against the owner of land and property affected by the public improvement. Damages shall be calculated in accordance with 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6307
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6307 cover?
Section 6307 ("Benefits and damages.") 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.
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