Missouri Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds $2.1 Million Eminent Domain Judgment for Property Owned by Family for 106 Years
“Yesterday, in St. Louis Cnty v River Bend Estates Homeowners’ Ass’n, No. SC92470 (Sep. 10, 2013), the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of Missouri’s Heritage Value Statute, §§ 523.001(2) and 523.061 RSMo, that…
Eminent domain to be considered for Glen Helen bridge project
“San Bernardino County supervisors on Tuesday will consider taking legal action to seize two properties needed to build a $25 million bridge over railroad tracks near Glen Helen Regional Park and the San Manuel Amphitheater….
County takes small portion of private property in West Lampeter Township
“Saying they had no choice and that replacing the Eckman Road bridge is a safety issue, county commissioners Wednesday used eminent domain to take a small portion of private property in West Lampeter Township. Commissioner…
Hayward begins eminent domain process to build a new road
“The Dorris family, which has run a salvage yard on Depot Road for more than 50 years, says the city is putting its business at risk by running a road through it. “They’re splitting our…
Yelm property owner fights over eminent domain
“Yelm City Council delayed until Sept. 10 whether to approve an ordinance that will allow the city to use eminent domain to acquire property it says is necessary to improve Mosman Avenue. The owner of…
City to utilize eminent domain for Western Arterial Loop project
“At their regular meeting Aug. 13, Conway City Council voted seven to zero to approve a resolution authorizing the condemnation by eminent domain proceedings on properties related to the Western Arterial Loop project. City Attorney…
Eminent Domain – The Only Avenue to Get What They Want
“I am hardly able to contain my extreme disgust and frustration. I am one of the chosen few going through the eminent domain “process” with the DOT. As of today, all I have been witness…
Government Rights And Eminent Domain
“Montgomery County is expanding Austin Boulevard in Washington Township and a family is fighting to keep their land. “It’s essentially going to eliminate our front yard,” said Jennie Granato, homeowner. On Tuesday, we spoke to…
Council will ‘commence and prosecute’ eminent domain for Sycamore North project
“The city council will start eminent domain proceedings at a special meeting on Tuesday, August 20, to secure easements necessary to complete construction of the Sycamore North project. The easements are under the control of…
Eminent domain sought for Freeport Parkway land in Coppell
“The Coppell City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to file eminent domain on property owner Joe Hardman’s 6,011 square-foot parcel of land. The city’s engineering department has acquired all land needed, except for…