As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Authorized condemnor" means a condemnor that is specifically authorized by law to acquire property through the use of the procedure set forth in this chapter.
"Certificate" means an instrument that, when recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending or are to be instituted by an authorized condemnor, terminates the interest or estate of the owner of the property described therein and vests defeasible title to such property or interest or estate of the owner in the authorized condemnor. "Certificate" includes a certificate of deposit and a certificate of take.
"Certificate of deposit" means a certificate filed by an authorized condemnor with the court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending or are to be instituted, stating that any sum or sums designated therein shall be paid pursuant to the order of the court, and which is filed in lieu of the payment of funds into court as provided in subdivision A 2 of § 25.1-305.
"Certificate of take" means a certificate recorded by an authorized condemnor with the court wherein condemnation proceedings are pending or are to be instituted, in connection with which the authorized condemnor has deposited funds with the court as provided in subdivision A 1 of § 25.1-305.
2003, c. 940.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Transferring Defeasible Title by Certificate
§ 25.1-301. Applicability of chapter; purpose
§ 25.1-302. Protection of property
§ 25.1-303. Effort to acquire property by purchase
§ 25.1-304. Authority to take possession and title to property
§ 25.1-306. Notice of intent to file certificate
§ 25.1-307. Content of certificates; recordation of certificates
§ 25.1-308. Effect of recordation of certificate; transfer of title or interest in property
§ 25.1-309. Property situated in two or more localities
§ 25.1-310. Proceedings for distribution of funds
§ 25.1-311. Effect of acceptance of payments; evidence as to amount of deposit or certificate
§ 25.1-312. Reformation, alteration, revision, amendment, or invalidation of certificate
§ 25.1-313. Institution of condemnation proceedings
§ 25.1-314. Order confirming award; recordation
§ 25.1-315. Awards in greater amounts than deposit; interest
§ 25.1-316. Awards in lesser amounts than deposit; interest
§ 25.1-317. Agreements as to compensation; petition and order of court thereon; disposition of funds
§ 25.1-318. Petition by owner for determination of just compensation