A victory for property rights
“Property rights are protected by Virginia’s constitution because people like Bob Wilson stood up to government. For 15 years, Wilson risked his business, Central Radio, and his savings fighting to keep his radio-repair company where…
New Jersey Enacts Ponderous, Self-Negating Eminent Domain “Reform”
“When local officials declare that an area is blighted and “in need of redevelopment,” the designation both allows them to offer economic development incentives and authorizes the use of eminent domain. But sometimes officials honestly…
Indiana high court to hear eminent domain lawsuit
“The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear an eminent domain case involving a southern Indiana board’s claim to land for a planned airport runway expansion. The court recently vacated the Indiana Court of Appeals’…
Developer Sues over Eminent Domain Taking: Superior Court Case Seeks Higher Price for Property on Brookline Street
“The former property owner and developer of the property at the corner of Brookline and Empire streets, where the city is planning to build the New Marshall Middle School, has filed suit in Superior Court…
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…
Judge reverses ruling in eminent domain case
“The City of Preston v. Ristau and Snyder case over the legality of the Preston-to-Forestville recreational trail segment has been dismissed by the Third Judicial District Court. The decision was handed down on July 8…
Judge rules against Readington’s efforts to take Solberg Airport land
“The battle over the airport and surrounding property has been ongoing for many years. A $22 million bond ordinance was approved by voters in 2006 to buy the property. An ordinance was then adopted allowing…
High Court to Rule On Harvey Cedars Dune Case Monday
“New Jersey’s Supreme Court will issue a ruling Monday on the case of a Harvey Cedars couple that was awarded $375,000 after the borough used eminent domain to take a small easement needed for a…
PA Supreme Court Permits Evidence Of Offer Amounts
“In a dramatic change in eminent domain law, the PA Supreme Court has now opened the door, in certain circumstances, for the use of purchase offer amounts in valuing condemned properties. Prior to this decision,…
Merchantville, lender seek to acquire apartments
“A property dispute in Merchantville is going before the state Supreme Court. The justices are expected to resolve a fight that began in November 2011 when borough officials sought to acquire a rundown apartment complex…