§18-23-15 Power of condemnation; payment; orders; bond. - West Virginia Statutes

§18-23-15. Power of condemnation; payment; orders; bond.
Whenever it shall become necessary, the governing boards may condemn any interest, right or privilege, land or improvement which in their opinion may be necessary, in the manner provided by law for the acquisition by this state of property for public purposes. The state shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned and shall in no event pay for the same except from the funds provided hereinafter, and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders shall be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceedings as may be just to the state and to the owners of property to be condemned, and a bond or other security may be required by the court securing such owners against any loss or damage to be sustained by reason of the failure of the state to accept and pay for the property, but such bond or security shall impose no liability or debt on or of the state as contemplated by the provisions of the constitution of the state in relation to state debt.