{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1240.520","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.520","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW [1230.010. - 1273.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. The Right to Take [1240.010. - 1240.700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Condemnation for Compatible Use [1240.510. - 1240.530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-3/article-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the defendant objects to a taking under Section <a href=\"/ccp/1240.510\">1240.510</a>, the defendant has the burden of proof that his property is appropriated to public use. If it is established that the property is appropriated to public use, the plaintiff has the burden of proof that its proposed use satisfies the requirements of Section <a href=\"/ccp/1240.510\">1240.510</a>.</p>","text":"If the defendant objects to a taking under Section 1240.510, the defendant has the burden of proof that his property is appropriated to public use. If it is established that the property is appropriated to public use, the plaintiff has the burden of proof that its proposed use satisfies the requirements of Section 1240.510.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/condemnation-for-compatible-use-1240-520","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}