§ 831s. Possession by Government in time of war; damages to contract holders

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The Government of the United States reserves the right, in case of war or national emergency declared by Congress, to take possession of all or any part of the property described or referred to in this chapter for the purpose of manufacturing explosives or for other war purposes; but, if this right is exercised by the Government, it shall pay the reasonable and fair damages that may be suffered by any party whose contract for the purchase of electric power or fixed nitrogen or fertilizer ingredients is violated, after the amount of the damages has been fixed by the United States Court of Federal Claims in proceedings instituted and conducted for that purpose under rules prescribed by the court.

(May 18, 1933, ch. 32, § 20, 48 Stat. 68; Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 161(2), Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 49; Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, § 902(b)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4516.)

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Public Law 97–164
To establish a United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, to establish a United States Claims Court, and for other purposes

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Sec. 20
The Government of the United States hereby reserves the right, in case of war or national emergency declared by Congress, to take possession of all or any part of the property described or referred to in this Act for the purpose of manufacturing explosives or for other war purposes; but, if this right is exercised by the Government, it shall pay the reasonable and fair damages that may be suffered by any party whose contract for the purchase of electric power or fixed nitrogen or fertilizer ingredients is hereby violated, after the amount of the damages has been fixed by the United States Claims Court in proceedings instituted and conducted for that purpose under rules prescribed by the court.

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May 18, 1933, ch. 32, § 20
48 Stat. 68
Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 161(2)
96 Stat. 49
Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, § 902(b)(1)
106 Stat. 4516
Pub. L. 102–572
Pub. L. 97–164
section 911 of Pub. L. 102–572
section 402 of Pub. L. 97–164
July 25, 1947, ch. 327, § 3
61 Stat. 451

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§ 831s

Possession by Government in time of war; damages to contract holders

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U.S.C.§ 171

ActMay 18, 1933, ch. 32, § 20

Stat.48 Stat. 68

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 161(2)

Stat.96 Stat. 49

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, § 902(b)(1)

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