1962

Williamson v. Hopewell Redevelopment & Hous. Auth.

Supreme Court of Virginia

203 Va. 653, 125 S.E.2d 849

Authority filed its petition to condemn three unimproved lots of the landowners. Petitions were served, along with notice of hearing to appoint commissioners, on the landowners. They did not plead nor appear. Commissioners were chosen along with a return date for trial. Landowners did not appear, and commissioners made their report. One month later landowners filed exceptions to report and a motion to vacate order appointing commissioners. Trial court denied both requests. Supreme Court affirmed. Requirements of due process are satisfied if citizen has reasonable notice and reasonable opportunity to be heard and present claim or defense. Landowners were timely served with notice of hearing and chose not to attend.

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