Tennessee § 29-17-702 - Contents of petition.

§ 29-17-702. Contents of petition.

The petition shall set forth the facts showing the right to condemn; the property to be taken or damaged, a full description of which shall be filed as an exhibit to the petition; the names and residences of the persons whose property or rights are to be taken or otherwise affected, so far as known; shall describe the persons or classes of persons unknown, whose rights therein are to be excluded or otherwise affected; shall set forth such other facts as are necessary for a full understanding of the cause; and shall pray for such judgment of condemnation as may be proper and desired. If any of the persons referred to are minors or under disability, the facts shall be stated. Acts 1937, ch. 262, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3170.2 (Williams, § 3171.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1514; T.C.A. § 29-17-602 ; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Former part 7 of this chapter, §§ 29-17-701 and 29-17-702 , concerning payments into court, was transferred to title 29, ch. 17, part 8 in 2006. Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 25, provided that the amendment by that act shall apply only to eminent domain or condemnation proceedings initiated on or after July 1, 2006. Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 10 Tenn. Juris., Eminent Domain, § 47. Collateral References. Eminent domain 191.