The hearing may be conducted in the office of the judge of the probate court of the county in which the condemnation proceedings are had or at such other place as the assessors may fix. In assessing the damages to the railroad company, the assessors need not go upon or inspect the premises sought to be condemned, but they shall make their findings upon the testimony heard by them.
History. Ga. L. 1898, p. 54, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 5239; Code 1933, § 36-704.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain for Special Purposes
§ 22-3-1. Direction and Contents of Notice of Condemnation
§ 22-3-2. Manner of Service of Notice
§ 22-3-3. Necessity for Only One Proceeding; Location of Proceedings; Form of Assessors’ Findings
§ 22-3-4. Location of Hearing Before Assessors; Evidence Upon Which Findings May Be Based