Delaware Code Title 26 Sec. 1302 – Eminent domain
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In case any corporation mentioned in this chapter desiring to acquire, occupy or use any lands in this State for its corporate use cannot agree with the owner thereof as to the terms and conditions of such acquisition, occupancy or use and the value, compensation or damages to be paid for such acquisition, occupancy or use, it may acquire, use and hold such lands by condemnation proceeding in the manner prescribed by Chapter 61 of Title 10.
21 Del. Laws, c. 273, § ?104; 22 Del. Laws, c. 166, § ?18; Code 1915, § ?2047; Code 1935, § ?2191; 26 Del. C. 1953, § ?1302;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 26 Sec. 1302
- 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.
- State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302