District of Columbia § 16-1313 Selection of jury; oath of jurors.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-1313 — Selection of jury; oath of jurors.

District of Columbia § 16-1313

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 13Eminent Domain.

Subch. IIReal Property for District of Columbia.

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D.C. Code § 16-1313 (2026).

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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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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.