# D.C. Code § 14-308: Assessment officials as expert witnesses in condemnation proceedings

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T14_C3_S14-308

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 14-308
- **Heading:** Assessment officials as expert witnesses in condemnation proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / § 14-308

## Text

In an action for the condemnation of lands, an official or other employee of the District, charged with the duty of appraising real property for assessment purposes, is not disqualified, by reason of the fact that he is so employed, from testifying as an expert witness to the market value of lands, and as to benefits.

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