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District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 16-1313. Selection of jury; oath of jurors.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In each action brought pursuant to this subchapter, the court shall appoint, from among the persons whose names are drawn pursuant to section 16-1312, a jury of five capable and disinterested persons, and shall administer to the persons so drawn an oath or affirmation that they:

(1) are not interested in any manner in the real property to be condemned;

(2) are not related to the parties interested in the property; and

(3) without favor or partiality, and to the best of their judgment, will appraise the value of the respective interests of all persons concerned in the property.

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