WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 17 - 2 A- 8 A
§17-2A-8a. Authority to employ expert witnesses in eminent domain
proceedings; compensation.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner
may employ as witnesses to testify in eminent domain proceedings
such persons who are qualified to give competent testimony as to
the value of the property, or estate, right or interest therein,
being condemned in an eminent domain proceeding, as he deems
necessary. Each such person so employed shall receive for his
services the sum agreed upon in a written contract signed by the
commissioner and such person. The sum contracted to be paid,
however, shall not be made contingent upon the outcome of the
action or hearing in which the competent testimony is to be
given.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session
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