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California Eminent Law publishes plain language explanations of California eminent domain, condemnation and inverse condemnation, with the statute sections so you can read the source yourself.
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A notice of hearing on a resolution of necessity gives at least fifteen days. An inverse condemnation claim against a public entity is subject to the six month presentation deadline in Government Code section 911.2. If a date is close, contact a California attorney directly rather than waiting for a reply.
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