Virginia § 56-260 - Compensation for damages
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-260 — Compensation for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-260. Compensation for damages
If any company of the character mentioned in this chapter and such owner as is referred to in § 56-259 cannot agree on the terms of such contract as is referred to in § 56-259, the company may acquire such right-of-way in the manner provided by the laws of this Commonwealth for the exercise of the right of eminent domain; and in case any person is damaged in his property along the line of any such public road, highway, park, street, avenue, or alley by any such use or occupation of the same, by any company of the character mentioned in this chapter, such corporation shall, before using or occupying with its works such public roads, highways, parks, streets, avenues, or alleys, make compensation therefor to the persons so damaged. If the parties cannot agree upon the same, such compensation shall be ascertained in the mode prescribed by law for the exercise of the right of eminent domain.
Code 1919, § 4063.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-260
What does Code of Virginia § 56-260 cover?
Section 56-260 ("Compensation for damages") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 56-260?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 56-260" (Virginia). 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 Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 56-260 apply to my situation?
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