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MN SF2873

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Eric Pratt

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Modifies attorney fee awards in eminent domain cases to trigger when final judgment exceeds the last written offer made after the condemning authority receives the owner's appraisal, rather than just any prior offer.

  • Extends the deadline for property owners to submit reimbursement requests for appraisal costs from 5 days to 30 days before a condemnation commissioners' hearing.

  • Requires property owners to provide the acquiring authority with copies of their appraisals when rejecting offers or making counteroffers, and to submit any subsequently obtained appraisals within 10 days of receipt.

  • Increases the appraisal report disclosure requirement from 5 days to 30 days before a condemnation commissioners' hearing, aligning with the new submission deadline.

  • Maintains reimbursement caps of $1,500 for single and two-family residential property and $5,000 for other property types.

Legislative Description

Eminent domain appraisal and attorney fee requirements

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2014

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