New Hope for Eminent Domain Cases?
“Easy, convenient access is the lifeblood of a convenience store. Without it, a store can go from thriving to out of business. It is no wonder then that convenience store operators become anxious when government…
Beaufort County mulls use of eminent domain for road connection
“The county wants the land to build a new roadway between Old Miller Road and Lake Point Drive, both of which currently dead-end within the development. The new road would offer a straight shot through…
Eminent domain OK for $17.5 McCord Road project Underpass at rail crossing set to be completed by 2017
“County commissioners approved a request last week from County Engineer Keith Earley to purchase property for the $17.5 million project through eminent domain. Some of the property being sought by the county will be used…
Eminent domain process leaves Hobart man feeling shortchanged State Department of Transportation says it must be wise with tax money
“Shrovnal, who turns 82 next month, has had property at that intersection for more than a half-century but now must give up part of it for road improvements the DOT is making in the area….
Eminent domain trial over Suisun Valley land begins
“Jurors began hearing testimony Thursday in a 2008 civil lawsuit over the value of 82 acres of farmland alongside Interstate 80 in Suisun Valley that the county split with the four-lane Suisun Valley Parkway. The…
Milton exercises right to eminent domain Two of three parcels deemed condemned
“The city of Milton stretched its young legislative limbs at its March 4 Milton City Council meeting. In preparation for the city’s first roundabout, councilmembers unanimously voted to exercise the city’s right of eminent domain…
Couple wins $950K in Sawmill Parkway eminent domain case
“Land for the planned extension of Sawmill Parkway could cost Delaware County more than it thought after a jury awarded a Liberty Township couple nearly twice the amount offered by Delaware County Engineer Chris Bauserman…
Couple wins $950K in Sawmill Parkway eminent domain case
“Land for the planned extension of Sawmill Parkway could cost Delaware County more than it thought after a jury awarded a Liberty Township couple nearly twice the amount offered by Delaware County Engineer Chris Bauserman…
Milton may use eminent domain to construct new roundabout
“The Milton City Council approved two land purchases Monday and authorized the city attorney to exercise eminent domain to acquire three additional pieces of property needed so the public works department can move forward with…
Bill could restrict government’s use of eminent domain
“A bill has passed the N.C. House and is now in the Senate that would restrict government’s power to seize land in North Carolina. Henderson County Rep. Chuck McGrady said that was unfair. He proposed…