Practice question
Before an LGU may exercise eminent domain under Section 19, what must happen concerning its offer to the owner?
- The owner must accept any price proposed.
- The owner must waive compensation.
- A valid and definite offer must previously have been made and rejected.
- The owner must request condemnation.
- No offer is required if a project is useful.
Legal references
- RA 7160, Section 19, eminent domain: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- Municipality of Parañaque v. V.M. Realty Corp., G.R. No. 127820, July 20, 1998, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1998/jul1998/gr_127820_1998.html
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