Pa. Const. art. X, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of Pennsylvania
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Compensation for property taken by corporations under right of eminent domain. Municipal and other corporations invested with the privilege of taking private property for public use shall make just compensation for property taken, injured or destroyed by the construction or enlargement of their works, highways or improvements and compensation shall be paid or secured before the taking, injury or destruction.
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