Virginia Code
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1900 (2026)
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cases, 2003–2006 · leading case: HOFFMAN Fam. v. City of Alexandria, 634 S.E.2d 722 (Va. 2006).
HOFFMAN Fam. v. City of Alexandria, 634 S.E.2d 722 (Va. 2006). “2-1900, the plain language of the term as set forth in the statute refers to the object of a particular use of land, and whether that object fairly can be categorized as "public" in nature.”
Sullivan v. City of Hopewell, 70 Va. Cir. 134 (Hopewell Cir. Ct. 2006). “” Va. Code § 15.2-1900. Section 11 of the Constitution is applicable whether the taking or damage to private property is the result of an intentional act or negligence.”
Spotsylvania Cnty. v. Mineral Springs Homeowners Ass'n, 62 Va. Cir. 319 (Spotsylvania Cir. Ct. 2003). “In Virginia, the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain is expressly delegated to localities by Virginia Code § 15.2-1900 et seq. To initiate condemnation proceedings, the locality must adopt a resolution stating the public purpose and the necessity for the proposed…”
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