When landowners and those controlling land touched by the highway proposed to be opened, changed or closed waive, in writing, any claim for damages sustained by the opening, changing or closing, then the commissioner or commissioners shall proceed, independently of a jury of view, to execute the particular action asked in the petition, if, in their discretion, they think the public interest will not be materially injured by the action.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 10 - Establishment of Public Roads
Part 2 - Opening, Closing or Changing Public Roads
§ 54-10-201. Changing or Closing Roads — Application by Petition
§ 54-10-202. Notice to Interested Parties of Action to Open or Close
§ 54-10-203. Nonresident Landowners Notified
§ 54-10-205. Damages — Payment
§ 54-10-208. Action After Final Judgment
§ 54-10-209. Bond for Appeal Costs
§ 54-10-210. Attorney for County Upon Appeal
§ 54-10-211. Compensation of Jury of View
§ 54-10-212. Waiver of Damage by Landowners