Virginia § 25.1-419 - Reimbursement of owner for costs when taking is abandoned or denied
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 25.1-419 — Reimbursement of owner for costs when taking is abandoned or denied, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.1-419. Reimbursement of owner for costs when taking is abandoned or denied
The court in which a condemnation proceeding is instituted by a state agency to acquire real property by condemnation shall award the owner of any right, title, or interest in such real property such sum as will, in the opinion of the court, reimburse such owner for his reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses, including reasonable attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees, actually incurred because of the condemnation proceedings, if (i) the final judgment is that the state agency cannot acquire the real property by condemnation or (ii) the taking is abandoned by the state agency, in full or in part. The award of such sums shall be paid by the state agency that sought to condemn the property.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 25.1-419
What does Code of Virginia § 25.1-419 cover?
Section 25.1-419 ("Reimbursement of owner for costs when taking is abandoned or denied") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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