In the event a governmental agency is unable to acquire, by purchase or agreement, any real property deemed necessary for the purposes of a public project, such agency may acquire the same by condemnation. The procedure for condemnation shall be as provided in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky.
KRS 58.140
Condemnation
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Co. v. Kenton County Airport Board, Inc. (1974)
Most recently applied in Decker v. City of Somerset (May 1992)
History: Amended 1976 Ky
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