Appeals run out in airport case
“Appeals have run out in an eminent domain case that resulted in court orders that the Lenawee County Airport buy an entire house at Lake Madison rather than just the air space above it. The…
Attempt to control water pipeline suffers legal delay
“A move by five southwest suburban towns to take control of a supply line that provides Lake Michigan water to the area has been delayed because of a legal issue. Attorneys for the Northern Will…
Road commission using eminent domain to purchase property for County Road AAA
“The Marquette County Road Commission approved a motion to purchase private property on the new County Road AAA project. The Hingst and McGee properties are the two parcels of land the commission is purchasing. The…
Bills would boost Mich. oil extraction
“The process — known as enhanced-oil recovery — pushes otherwise unreachable oil to the surface, and stores carbon dioxide underground that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. The proposals also would allow companies that…
County asking state Supreme Court to review airport house case
“Lawyers are going back to the Michigan Supreme Court to ask justices to change their minds about not reviewing lower court rulings in an eight-year legal battle over the impact of the Lenawee County Airport…
Detroit: Eminent Domain
“This follows yesterday’s post Detroit, and builds on it, so if you haven’t read it, you might want to. Also we finished that article with an excerpt from The Freeman which is also critical to…
More on Eminent Domain, Crony Capitalism, and the Decline of Detroit
“Building on my post discussing the role of eminent domain abuse and the destruction of property rights in helping to cause the decline of Detroit, economist David Henderson has an interesting discussion of how “urban…
Eminent Domain and the Decline of Detroit
“Detroit’s sixty year decline, culminating in its recent bankruptcy, has many causes. But one that should not be ignored is the city’s extensive use of eminent domain to transfer property to politically influential private interests….
Eminent Domain and the Decline of Detroit
“Eminent domain abuse certainly wasn’t the only cause of Detroit’s troubles. But the city’s record is a strong argument against oft-heard claims that the use of eminent domain to transfer property to private economic interests…
Enbridge pipeline too close for comfort?
“Imagine an international oil pipeline was coming through your backyard, within 10 feet of your home and business where you are raising four kids – and if you refuse, the company can exercise its power…