Motions in Limine May be Used in Eminent Domain Proceedings to Determine Party’s Interest in Property
“”Motions in limine” are motions made shortly before trial, and they’re typically filed in an attempt to limit the introduction of evidence to the jury. They are a powerful tool in eminent domain proceedings, and…
A Homeowner’s Refusal to Cash Out in a Gambling Town Proves Costly
“A stand of blossoming lilac trees and a fresh coat of white paint hardly hide the decrepitude of the three-story boardinghouse half a block from the boardwalk. Ripped screens cover the windows that have not…
Township sued over Costco, Whole Foods shopping center tax plan
“The East Penn school directors approved the TIF plan, which will be overseen by the Lehigh County Industrial Development Authority, in May 2013 and reaffirmed that decision in April. Lehigh County commissioners rejected the plan…
Judge rules against Meadow Brook in Phoenixville eminent domain case
“A Chester County judge decided against a group of Meadow Brook Golf Club’s owners who filed objections against Phoenixville Area School District’s acquisition of their property through eminent domain. Bruce Campbell and Patricia Young make…
Hotel Syracuse: 5 facts from eminent domain court paperwork (read petition)
“As expected, a Syracuse agency moved this month to take the shuttered Hotel Syracuse by eminent domain. It’s the next step in the latest proposed redevelopment of downtown’s once-grand hotel. A hotel developer wants to…
Use of eminent domain could save GovGuam from penalties
“A bill to get the last property needed to move forward with the Pigua bridge project in Merizo could prevent the government from facing fines. During a public hearing for the bill yesterday, the Department…
Jury deliberations in eminent domain trial could begin today
“Jury deliberations are expected to begin this afternoon in the eminent domain trial between plaintiffs Tim and Annette Bice and the defendant, the city of Clinton. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael McCarthy, and the city’s attorney,…
Access fight rages: Martin’s Beach at center of legislative efforts, state budget, pending court case
“The battle to reopen Martin’s Beach to the public will proceed in Sacramento Tuesday, despite a near hostile legislative amendment induced by politicians’ fear of using eminent domain and alleged lobbying efforts afforded by the…
CCRC moving forward with reservoir land acquisition, even with appeal
“That’s what Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) is hoping for with unanimously deciding to still move forward in the land acquisition process for the reservoir (lake) project at Squaw Creek Watershed, even though an appeal…
Former Windham landowner awarded $13.5m in eminent domain case
“A former Windham landowner offered $3.97 million for his land by the state was awarded $13.5 million by a Rockingham County Superior Court jury for a parcel taken by eminent domain for the Interstate 93…