                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

SPECIAL COURT; HEARING AND DECISION (§ 15.2-2137)

A. The special court shall hear the case upon the evidence introduced as
evidence is introduced in civil cases.

B. The special court shall determine the necessity for and expediency of the
acquisition of land or other proposed action and the best interests of the
parties.

C. If a majority of the special court is of the opinion that the proposed action
is not necessary or expedient, the petition shall be dismissed. If a majority of
the court is satisfied of the necessity for and expediency of the proposed
action, it shall determine the terms and conditions of the action and shall
enter an order granting the petition. In all contested cases, the special court
shall render a written opinion. The order granting the petition shall set forth
in detail all such terms and conditions upon which the petition is granted.

HISTORY: 1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:3; 1979, c. 671; 1997, c. 587.