Legal fees pass estimates months before Missoula, Mountain Water trial begins
“Already, the city of Missoula has exceeded its original estimate for legal costs in its quest to take over Mountain Water Co. This spring, Mayor John Engen estimated the city would pay $400,000 total to…
Lebanon Utilities files eminent domain for new project
“Authority to declare eminent domain on two parcels of land was given to Lebanon Utilities by the Lebanon City Council Monday for the purpose of constructing a new lift station to serve the residents of…
T.U.D. Moves Towards Eminent Domain
“T.U.D. took a step towards acquiring PG&E land in hopes of eventually constructing a water storage reservoir northeast of the district’s Sugar Pine property. This year’s drought has heightened community interest regarding new water storage…
Judge: PSC can’t intervene in Mountain Water condemnation
“The Montana Public Service Commission doesn’t get to interfere in the city of Missoula’s eminent domain case. “While not explicitly stated, the PSC appears to oppose this eminent domain action either because if granted, its…
Judge orders water agency to refund American Lake Water Co. $100k for dismissed suit
“A judge has ordered the Northern Will County Water Agency to pay more than $100,000 to the company that owns a water pipeline the agency is trying to take over. The money will refund American…
Towns ordered to pay legal expenses in water supply dispute
“TThe Northern Will County Water Agency has been ordered to pay more than $100,000 for legal expenses to the owners of a water supply line it is trying to acquire after the agency voluntarily dismissed…
Rock Island Loses Big Island Tax Case
“The judge says the city’s arguments fail on two big points. The first, the city argued it has the ability to condemn a portion of the levee using its eminent domain powers. The judge writes…
Jamaica board could resort to eminent domain
“The Selectboard put its foot down on two issues explored during previous meetings. After several discussions with Town Hall abutter Ralph Smith, board members felt it was time to give him a deadline. If he…
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…