LBI homeowners sue to block public beach access
“The family that owns a $4 million oceanfront property in Loveladies has filed suit against the township, claiming their property was made a public access point for the beach because they have refused to sign…
Eminent domain fight looms for pipeline
“Bruce Baxter, who has owned a Bainbridge tree farm since 1985, received a letter from a lawyer from the Constitution Pipeline company last week, informing him the firm has “an immediate need” for a right-of-way…
Hearing on eminent domain in Olivette is next week
“Old Bonhomme Road property owners who oppose Olivette’s plan to use eminent domain to acquire small slices of their front yards will have the chance to speak at a hearing next week. The hearing will…
Bedford water authority moves to connect Moneta Elementary to sewer system
“Despite protests from two landowners, the Bedford Regional Water Authority moved forward with a plan to hook Moneta Elementary School up to its sewer system. The authority’s board voted unanimously with no discussion Tuesday to…
Easley to seek eminent domain to force sinkholes fix in Oak Creek
“The city of Easley will seek access to a strip of property through three residences in the Oak Creek subdivision by claiming eminent domain if the homeowners don’t agree to a price for an easement…
Clarksville council uses eminent domain for stormwater project
“Eminent domain is usually an antagonistic process, but Clarksville Town Attorney Chris Sturgeon says the town’s decision to use it to acquire easements for a stormwater project is simply procedural. The town council voted unanimously…
Eminent domain meeting set for landowners affected by pipeline
“Two eminent domain attorneys from Columbus will hold a free informational meeting next week for landowners affected by the Marathon Cornerstone and ET Rover pipelines. William Goldman and Michael Braunstein will speak at 6 p.m.,…
Eminent domain and closed-door decisions
“Kinder Morgan’s Northeast Energy Directive includes a plan to build a new 36-inch high-pressure natural-gas pipeline across 45 Massachusetts towns. This company will be applying to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a license…
Pa. High Court Rejects Water Authority’s Eminent Domain Bid
“Law360, Philadelphia (September 25, 2014, 4:32 PM ET) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a municipal authority could not use eminent domain to condemn an easement on privately owned land in order to…
Council to use eminent domain for land near country club
“After unsuccessfully negotiating the sale of 1.8 acres, the city of Conroe will use the power of eminent domain to acquire a sewer easement at the Conroe Country Club located of Loop 336 West near…