§ 45-29-1 Definitions
§ 45-29-2 Power of authority to take by eminent domain
§ 45-29-3 Resolution of necessity of acquisition – Statement of compensation estimated as just
§ 45-29-4 Vesting of title to land taken by authority
§ 45-29-5 Service and publication of notice of taking of property
§ 45-29-6 Payment of agreed price for land
§ 45-29-7 Petition for jury assessment of damages
§ 45-29-8 Jury trial of damages – Payment
§ 45-29-9 Consolidation of trials – Precedence in court
§ 45-29-10 Representation of infants and people who are incompetent
§ 45-29-11 Return of excess deposits to authority
§ 45-29-12 Expediting proceedings – Taking of land devoted to other public use – “Owner” defined
§ 45-29-13 Power of city to take property for authority
§ 45-29-14 Resolutions of necessity for acquisition by city
§ 45-29-15 Agreement between city and authority as to payments to city
§ 45-29-16 Maps and surveys filed by authority
§ 45-29-17 Payment of agreed price by city
§ 45-29-18 Time allowed for commencement of condemnation proceedings by city
§ 45-29-19 Filing of plat and statement by city – Service and publication of notice
§ 45-29-20 Notice of hearing on property taken by city
§ 45-29-21 Determination of necessity – Appointment and fees of appraisers
§ 45-29-22 Proceedings and report by appraisers
§ 45-29-23 Deposit of appraisal amounts by city – Vesting of title
§ 45-29-24 Notice of appraisers’ report and payments to owners – Trial of objections to report
§ 45-29-25 Confirmation of appraisers’ report – Use of deposit – Execution
§ 45-29-26 Representation of infants and people who are incompetent
§ 45-29-27 Deposits to cover disputed title
§ 45-29-28 Consolidation of trial of conflicting claims
§ 45-29-29 Access of city and appraisers to property taken
§ 45-29-30 Conveyance to authority of property condemned by city
§ 45-29-31 Taking of excess land – Disposition on completion of project
§ 45-29-32 Evidence of value – Expediting proceedings – Increased value – Property devoted to other public use-“Owner” defined
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 45-29 - Eminent Domain for Housing Authority Projects

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • real estate: may be construed to include lands, tenements, and hereditaments and rights thereto and interests therein. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-10
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.