Any person or corporation authorized by law to construct any railroad, turnpike, canal, toll bridge, road, causeway, or other work of internal improvement to which the like privilege is conceded, may take the real estate of individuals, not exceeding the amount prescribed by law, or by the charter under which the person or corporation acts, in the manner and upon the terms herein provided.
Code 1858, § 1325; Shan., § 1844; Code 1932, § 3109; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1401.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
§ 29-16-101. Power for Internal Improvements
§ 29-16-102. Incorporation of Chapter Into Other Laws
§ 29-16-103. Property of Corporations
§ 29-16-105. Notice of Petition
§ 29-16-106. Parties Defendant
§ 29-16-108. Constitution of Jury
§ 29-16-109. Qualifications of Jurors
§ 29-16-110. Substitution of Jurors
§ 29-16-111. Notice of Inquest
§ 29-16-113. Investigation by Jury
§ 29-16-115. Return of Jury's Report
§ 29-16-116. Confirmation of Report
§ 29-16-117. Setting Aside Report
§ 29-16-120. Operations Pending Appeal
§ 29-16-121. Preliminary Surveys
§ 29-16-122. Prerequisites to Occupation