California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §1240.150: Whenever a part of a larger parcel of property is to be acquired by a public entity for public use and the remainder, or a portion of the remainder, will be left in such size, shape, or condition as t

What this law says, in plain English

This statute addresses acquisition of property by public entities for public use, governing situations where only part of a larger parcel is taken and the remainder is left in certain conditions.

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Whenever a part of a larger parcel of property is to be acquired by a public entity for public use and the remainder, or a portion of the remainder, will be left in such size, shape, or condition as to be of little value to its owner or to give rise to a claim for severance or other damages, the public entity may acquire the remainder, or portion of the remainder, by any means (including eminent domain) expressly consented to by the owner.

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