OK · jury_instructions
OUJI-CIV No. 25.1
CONDEMNATION --- INTRODUCTION
CONDEMNATION --- INTRODUCTION
The term "eminent domain" describes a special legal proceeding in which a [(government
agency)/railroad/(public utility)] acquires private property for a public purpose. It is
also called a condemnation proceeding.
The Oklahoma Constitution allows private property to be taken for a public use if
just compensation is paid to the owners of the property that is being condemned.
In this case, [Condemnor] is authorized by law to take [describe the property
being condemned] for [state the purpose for the taking]. In your deliberations, you
should not consider whether or not the taking was necessary, wise, or proper. That has
already been decided, and it is not an issue in this case.
As jurors, it will be your duty to determine the amount of just compensation to be
paid by [Condemnor] to [Owner].
Provenance
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- oscn.net
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-23
- Edition
- 2026-08-23
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