Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 7-706 (2026)

Jurisdiction in district court — Commencement of proceedings.

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Jurisdiction in district court — Commencement of proceedings.

All proceedings under this chapter must be brought in the district court for the county in which the property is situated. They must be commenced by filing a complaint and issuing a summons thereon.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1950–1987 · leading case: White v. Marty, 540 P.2d 270 (Idaho 1975).

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White v. Marty, 540 P.2d 270 (Idaho 1975). · cites it 4× “I.C. § 7-706 provides that jurisdiction for actions for eminent domain is in the district court.”

Renninger v. State, 213 P.2d 911 (Idaho 1950). · cites it 2× “The district court is specifically given jurisdiction of condemnation proceedings, Sections 7-706 to 7-710, I.C. Such procedure provides for a judgment against the condemnor, thus the statute under the mandate of the Constitution contemplates judgment may be entered against the…”

Union Pac. R. Co. v. State of Idaho, 654 F. Supp. 1236 (D. Idaho 1987). · cites it 2× “Until plaintiffs have availed themselves of the eminent domain and inverse condemnation procedures of the state court, their taking claim is premature.”

Southside Water & Sewer Dist. v. Murphy, 555 P.2d 1148 (Idaho 1976). · cites it 2× “The district made an offer to acquire the easement from the Murphys, which they refused, then initiated proceedings under I.C. § 7-706 to acquire the easement by eminent domain.”

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