Wyoming § 1-26-516 - Action for inverse condemnation.
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§ 1-26-516. Action for inverse condemnation.
When a person possessing the power of condemnation takes possession of or damages land in which he has no interest, or substantially diminishes the use or value of land, due to activities on adjoining land without the authorization of the owner of the land or before filing an action of condemnation, the owner of the land may file an action in district court seeking damages for the taking or damage and shall be granted litigation expenses if damages are awarded to the owner.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-26-516 ("Action for inverse condemnation.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. 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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