West Virginia Code
Chapter 54. Eminent Domain
Article 2. Procedure

§54-2-1. Jurisdiction - In any case in which property may lawfully be taken...

§54-2-2. Pleadings; Verification; Parties - The pleadings shall be in writing and shall be verified....

§54-2-2a. Additional Requirement for Condemnation Proceeding for Right-of-Way for Certain High Voltage Transmission Line - In addition to the requirements set forth in section two...

§54-2-3. Notice; Riparian Owner Affected by Taking of Water - Of such application ten days' notice shall be served on...

§54-2-4. Persons Under Disability - (a) The court shall protect the rights of any person...

§54-2-4a. Lis Pendens Notice; Effect - At the time of the filing of an eminent domain...

§54-2-5. Commissioners; Qualifications - When it shall appear to the court, or the judge...

§54-2-6. How Commissioners Appointed - The appointment shall be made as follows: Thirteen disinterested freeholders...

§54-2-7. Oath of Commissioners - Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, each commissioner...

§54-2-7a. Information for Commissioners - Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, each commissioner...

§54-2-7b. Supervision of Hearings; Appointment, Powers, Duties and Compensation of Court Commissioner; Subpoena of Witnesses, etc. - The court may, and upon motion of any party shall,...

§54-2-8. Powers of Commissioners; Hearings; View of Property - Any three of the commissioners may act in the absence...

§54-2-9. Report of Commissioners - The commissioners, after viewing the property, if a view is...

§54-2-9a. Separate Findings of Compensation and Damages - If the report of the commissioners includes any sum for...

§54-2-10. Proceedings on Report; Trial by Jury - Within ten days after the report required by the provisions...

§54-2-11. Setting Aside Report; Recommittal; New Commissioners - If good cause be shown against the report, or if...

§54-2-11a. Waiver of Findings by Commissioners - If at any time prior to the appointment of condemnation...

§54-2-12. Vesting of Title in Applicant - Except as otherwise provided in this article, at any time...

§54-2-13. Entry on Land on Payment of Compensation - After such report has once been made, whether it be...

§54-2-14. Entry by State or Its Political Subdivisions - If the applicant be the State of West Virginia, or...

§54-2-14a. Alternative Method for Condemnation by State or Its Political Subdivision - Prior to any report by condemnation commissioners, or verdict of...

§54-2-15. Alternative Procedure for Condemnation by Business Corporation; Bond - Any business corporation, entitled to exercise the powers of eminent...

§54-2-16. Increase or Decrease in Award After Payment Into Court; Costs - When, after such payment into court as is mentioned in...

§54-2-16a. Liability for Costs Generally - Except as otherwise specially provided, all costs of a condemnation...

§54-2-17. Effect of Judgment Against Applicant for Excess - When judgment is rendered against the applicant, pursuant to the...

§54-2-18. Payment to Clerk; Disposition of Money Paid Into Court; Determination of Conflicting Claims; Notice to Condemnee - Payment of an award or judgment, or any money, under...

§54-2-19. Compensation of Commissioners and Jurors - Each commissioner shall receive as compensation for services in each...

§54-2-20. Recordation of Certified Copy of Condemnation Order - When land or an estate or interest therein is taken...

§54-2-21. Effective Date of New Percent Interest Rates - The percent interest rate provided for in sections twelve, thirteen,...