The jurors selected and impaneled, as provided by section 16-1357 , shall take an oath or affirmation, administered by the court, that they:
(1) are not interested in any manner in the property to be condemned;
(2) are not, to their knowledge, related to any person interested in the property; and
(3) will, impartially and to the best of their judgment, ascertain, appraise, and award just compensation for the property to be condemned and taken in the proceeding.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 579, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-1358.
1973 Ed., § 16-1358.
This section is referenced in § 16-1359.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Subchapter IV - Real Property for United States
§ 16–1352. Condemnation proceedings by Attorney General
§ 16–1353. Declaration of taking; contents; deposit; transfer of title; determination; interest
§ 16–1354. Distribution of money deposited on declaration of taking; judgment for deficiency
§ 16–1355. Time for surrender of possession under declaration of taking; adjustment of charges
§ 16–1356. Setting date for trial
§ 16–1357. Drawing of jurors, and selection of jury; qualifications
§ 16–1359. Inspection of property by jury; presence of parties
§ 16–1360. Trial; evidence; measure of compensation
§ 16–1362. Fixing date for new trial; new jurors
§ 16–1364. Force and effect of judgment; payment
§ 16–1365. Appeal; deficiency judgment
§ 16–1366. Payment of compensation into court; vesting of title