§ 24-56-116 — Inverse condemnation proceedings

Where an inverse
condemnation proceeding is instituted by the owner of any right, title, or interest in
real property because of the alleged taking of his property for any program or
project for which federal financial assistance will be available to pay all or any part
of the cost of the program or project, the court rendering a judgment for the
plaintiff in such proceeding and awarding compensation for the taking of property
or the attorney for the acquiring agency effecting a settlement of any such
proceeding shall determine and award or allow to such plaintiff, as a part of such
judgment or settlement, such sum as will, in the opinion of the court or such
attorney, reimburse such plaintiff for his reasonable costs, disbursements, and
expenses, including reasonable attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees actually
incurred because of such proceeding.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: p. 678, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 69-10-16.