In an action for the condemnation of lands, an official or other employee of the District, charged with the duty of appraising real property for assessment purposes, is not disqualified, by reason of the fact that he is so employed, from testifying as an expert witness to the market value of lands, and as to benefits.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 520, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 14-308.
1973 Ed., § 14-308.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 14 - Proof. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Competency of Witnesses
§ 14–301. Parties and other interested persons generally
§ 14–302. Testimony against deceased or incapable person
§ 14–303. Testimony of deceased or incapable person
§ 14–304. Death or incapacity of partner or other interested person
§ 14–305. Competency of witnesses; impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime
§ 14–306. Spouse or domestic partner
§ 14–307. Confidential information
§ 14–308. Assessment officials as expert witnesses in condemnation proceedings
§ 14–310. Domestic violence counselors