(A) The Complaint.
The complaint in a condemnation case shall pertain to only one tract of land
unless the tracts of land are contiguous and ownership of the tracts is identical.
(B) Declaration of Taking.
A declaration of taking may pertain to more than one tract of land. If a
declaration pertains to more than one tract, the original shall be filed with the complaint in the
case with the lowest cause number. A copy of the declaration shall be filed with the complaint
pertaining to each other tract listed in the declaration. A cover sheet shall be appended to each
copy of the declaration, stating: “The original of the declaration of taking is filed in Civil
Action No.__________.”
(C) Notice.
The government may combine in any notice or process required by law multiple
condemnation actions in which there is a single declaration of taking.
(D) Pretrial Procedure.
(1) Within thirty (30) days of the date of filing the complaint, the
government shall file with the Court a current abstract of title or other title document, together
with a list of all parties who may claim an interest in the tract.
(2) The government shall file proof of service on all potential claimants and
file a notice with the Court stating when service has been completed.
(Amended July 10, 2006, effective August 28, 2006)
X. LOCAL ADMIRALTY RULES
