(a) If property is to be acquired by a condemnor through the exercise of its power of eminent domain, the condemnor shall commence a condemnation action for that purpose. A condemnor shall not intentionally make it necessary for an owner of property to commence an action, including an action in inverse condemnation, to prove the fact of the taking of his property.
(b) The judgment and any settlement in an inverse condemnation action awarding or allowing compensation to the plaintiff for the taking or damaging of property by a condemnor shall include the plaintiff's litigation expenses.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1A - Eminent Domain Generally.
Article 2 - Policies Governing Land Acquisition.
Section 18-1A-20 - Application of Article.
Section 18-1A-23 - Payment or Deposit Before Surrender of Possession.
Section 18-1A-24 - Notice to Terminate Occupancy.
Section 18-1A-25 - Rental to Former Owner or Tenant After Property Acquired.
Section 18-1A-26 - Coercive Action Forbidden.
Section 18-1A-27 - Offer to Acquire Uneconomic Remnant.
Section 18-1A-28 - Acquisition of Improvements to Be Removed or Adversely Affected.
Section 18-1A-29 - Compensation for Tenant-Owned Improvements.
Section 18-1A-30 - Expenses Incidental to Transfer of Title; Interest on Award.
Section 18-1A-31 - Waiver of Failure to Comply With Sections 18-1a-20 Through 18-1a-30.
Section 18-1A-32 - Condemnation Action Required; Inverse Condemnation.