An Act to expedite the construction of public buildings and works outside of the district of Columbia by enabling possession and title of sites to be taken in advance of final judgment in proceedings for the acquisition thereof under the power of eminent domain

Authors

US Congress

Congress

71st

Files

Description

This act, dated February 26, 1931, also known as United States (US) Public Law 71-736, sets out the conditions under which the United States may take possession and title of a property for public use before a final judgment has been rendered in a proceeding in which the property is being acquired under the power of eminent domain.

Publication Date

2-26-1931

Keywords

eminent domain, civil condemnation, condemnation, public works, public buildings, taking, takings

Organizations Referenced

US Congress, US House of Representatives, US Senate, US Department of Justice, Office of the US Attorney General

Publisher

Government Printing Office

Disciplines

American Politics | Indigenous, Indian, and Aboriginal Law | Indigenous Studies | Law and Politics | Native American Studies | United States History