What is eminent domain and could it be used to seize Duke’s land for the light rail?
“After Duke declined to sign a cooperative agreement with GoTriangle for its light rail project, the project appeared to be stalled in its tracks. In order for light rail to become a reality under…
GoTriangle offers Duke another four to six weeks to sign light-rail agreement
“A day after a Durham City Councilman suggested using eminent domain to take land needed for the Durham-Orange Light Rail project away from Duke University, the GoTriangle president and the chairwoman of its board…
Atlantic Coast Pipeline to take landowners to court to clear way for 600-mile project
“The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is preparing to sue uncooperative property owners to gain access to their land so it can build a 600-mile natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to North Carolina. The energy consortium,…
N.C. House again attempts constitutional amendment on eminent domain
“State House Republicans will try again in the 2017 session to give voters a chance to vote on an eminent domain amendment to the state Constitution. House Bill 3, co-sponsored by Reps. Debra Conrad, R-Forsyth,…
President’s weekly report — March 27, 2015
“Eminent domain — New Jersey Supreme Court abandons precedent, Property rights — Settlement in North Carolina, Property rights — Public trust doctrine in Indiana, Property rights — Compensation for lost access” read the entire article…
State files suit, condemns mechanic shop on Highway 52
“On Tuesday Derek Sifford was working underneath an older model Buick Century, while a parking lot full of other cars waited on him. He went about his business even though he is aware that at…
State to obtain private land for I-85 widening
“More than 220 property owners may have to hand over pieces of their land to widen Interstate 85 through Cabarrus County. The plan is to add noise walls and four lanes to eight miles of…
Beginning of the End for the Map Act?
“The N.C. Court of Appeals handed down this month a ruling that strikes at the heart of a controversial piece of legislation known as the Map Act. Here at the John Locke Foundation, we have…
A Map Act ruling that helps NC landowners
“The N.C. Department of Transportation is like any purchaser: It wants to buy cheap. Taxpayers can applaud that goal – until their property is in the way of the next highway. A state law called…
Another Way to Fight Eminent Domain Abuse
“The N.C. House of Representatives has approved a proposal to amend the state constitution by adding the following language: Private property shall not be taken by eminent domain except for a public use. Just compensation…