St. Joseph County walks away from condemnation lawsuit with farmer in New Carlisle area
“After deciding the price was too high, St. Joseph County has walked away from a lawsuit that could have forced a local farmer to sell his property. The county had hoped to acquire the 37-acre…
Pipeline Companies Paying More to Cross Private Land
“A natural gas pipeline company argued earlier this year that it should pay about $80,000 for the right to lay pipe across a mile of vacant land south of Fort Worth. The landowner countered, and…
Civic center’s eminent domain moves forward
“Whether or not a sale goes through on a Spruce Street home planned for demolition to host parking for the future Sequim Civic Center remains in the hands of a bank. City councilors voted unanimously…
House committee unanimously approves eminent domain reform bill
“The House Transportation and Defense Committee has unanimously approved Senate Bill 1309 that would provide additional protection to persons whose property is either seized or condemned under current eminent domain laws. The bill passed unanimously…
Lawsuit costly for small town in Va
“The settlement of an eminent domain lawsuit has been costly for a small Virginia town. Iron Gate cashed in a certificate of deposit and took out a loan to pay the $115,000 settlement. To secure…
Idaho Eminent Domain Law May Get Revision
“Landowners dealing with eminent domain claims could soon be protected from the steep costs that can accompany those deals. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce a measure presented by…
Idaho Committee introduces eminent domain bill
“Landowners in Idaho dealing with eminent domain claims could soon be protected from the steep costs that can accompany those deals. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce a measure…
Rancho Cordova a big loser in land fight
The Rancho Cordova Redevelopment Agency’s decision to acquire 9.6 acres north of Folsom Boulevard through eminent domain in 2009 has turned out to be a costly one for the city. The goal was to ease…
Legal fees rise in Wyoming eminent domain case
Legal fees rise in eminent domain case. Mitchell, Josh. Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online 27 July 2012. City of Cheyenne has paid $24,000 to a private law firm for legal fees to take land for a…