Connecticut General Statutes 48-26 – Condemnor to pay appraisal fees and fees of experts, when
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Whenever, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any public or private corporation, the award of compensation, damages or benefits by any court exceeds the amount of compensation, damages or benefits last offered by such public or private corporation prior to, upon, or by the commencement of such condemnation proceeding, whether by assessment of damages and benefits, statement of compensation, or otherwise, the court may order the condemnor to pay the reasonable appraisal fees and reasonable fees for expert testimony incurred by the property owner in connection with such proceeding.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 48-26
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.