In each action brought pursuant to this subchapter, the court shall appoint, from among the persons whose names are drawn pursuant to section 16-1312 , a jury of five capable and disinterested persons, and shall administer to the persons so drawn an oath or affirmation that they:
(1) are not interested in any manner in the real property to be condemned;
(2) are not related to the parties interested in the property; and
(3) without favor or partiality, and to the best of their judgment, will appraise the value of the respective interests of all persons concerned in the property.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-1313.
1973 Ed., § 16-1313.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia
§ 16–1311. Condemnation proceedings by District of Columbia
§ 16–1312. Juries for condemnation proceedings
§ 16–1313. Selection of jury; oath of jurors
§ 16–1314. Declaration of taking; contents; deposit; transfer of title; determination; interest
§ 16–1316. Time for surrender of possession under declaration of taking; adjustment of charges
§ 16–1317. Objections to jurors; appraisement
§ 16–1318. Objections or exceptions to appraisement; new jury
§ 16–1319. Payment of award; transfer of title