Tennessee § 54-14-109 - Estimates of damages — Elements.
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§ 54-14-109. Estimates of damages — Elements.
In estimating the damages, the jury shall give the cash value of the property taken and any incidental damages, but incidental benefits that may result to the owner by reason of the proposed easement or right-of-way being granted may be set off against incidental damages. Acts 1921, ch. 75, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1634a7; Code 1932, § 2753; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1909; Acts 1998, ch. 670, § 1. Attorney General Opinions. Constitutionality of proposed amendment of this section, OAG 98-039 (2/9/98). Collateral References. Easement, right of owner of dominant estate to have compensation for taking of, by eminent domain determined with reference to land and improvements held in the dominant estate. 98 A.L.R. 640 . Fixtures or chattels used in connection with real property taken or damaged, compensation in respect of. 90 A.L.R. 159 .
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