Grave robbing? NJ’s cemetery grab leaves church without a prayer
“New Jersey invoked eminent domain to grab the land for a highway project, and offered the Catholic diocese in Camden $1.9 million, even though church officials say the 6-acre parcel is worth ten times that…
NJ Supreme Court declines to hear appeal filed by Diocese of Camden over cemetery site
“The Diocese of Camden has lost its bid to block the state from using eminent domain to take vacant land at southern New Jersey cemetery for a major highway project. The state Supreme Court announced…
Tulare moves to declare eminent domain
“The city believes an easier access highway interchange is of vital importance for stimulating development, jobs and revenue for the cash-strapped city. But the city needs everyone to agree to sell and close the deals…
Marietta, church agree to bring in mediator over land deal
As part of ongoing negotiations in a proposed real estate deal between the city of Marietta and the Roswell Street Baptist Church, the city had threatened to use eminent domain laws. But after a show…
NJ Appellate Court Affirms Right to Condemn
“Yesterday, the appellate division affirmed a trial court decision that rejected a property owner’s request to dismiss a condemnation action on the grounds that the State failed to engage in bona fide negotiations. State, DOT…