Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority v. Baylor

*2The single issue raised by this appeal is whether, before proceeding to condemnation, the condemnor made a bona, fide but ineffectual effort to purchase the property in compliance with Code § 25-46.5.1

To the petition for condemnation filed by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (condemnor), James E. Baylor (landowner) filed a plea in abatement alleging non-compliance with the statute. By judgment order dated April 25, 1972 the trial court sustained the plea and dismissed the petition. The landowner filed no brief and made no appearance before us.

From the pleadings and the narrative…