Legal Opinion
Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner v. Klotz, Inc.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided January 8, 1993No. Record 920541PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Keenan
In this condemnation case, we decide whether a condemnation certificate, filed by the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner (the Commissioner) in accordance with Code § 33.1-120 and 122, constitutes a continuing offer to purchase the land described for the amount set forth therein.
On May 22, 1987, the Virginia Department of Transportation (the Department) sent a letter to Max Klotz, offering $15,190 for the purchase of two parcels of land owned by Klotz, Inc. The parcels, designated as 038 and 039, totalled 1.095 acres. On June 4, 1987, Klotz’s attorney responded in writing that Klotz was…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Light v. City of DanvilleSupreme Court of Virginia · 1937
- Trout v. Commonwealth Transportation CommissionerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1991
- Trout v. COM. TRANSP. COM'R OF VA.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1991
- Schmidt v. City of RichmondSupreme Court of Virginia · 1965
- State Highway & Transportation Commissioner v. HerndonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1983
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