Urban renewal on trial: Eminent domain case pries veil off downtown redevelopment
“After listening to the city’s lawyers repeatedly press his client about the timing of his challenge to the $9 million downtown Grand Rapids urban renewal plan, Harold Sawyer finally had enough. Sawyer, a well known…
Jury in eminent domain trial nearly doubles the bill
“The School District of Beloit is facing a new $382,000 price tag for the Anna Truckenbrod property at 2570 Milwaukee Road. Jurors issued their verdict Wednesday night on the fair market value of the 4.08…
Readington, Solberg battle moves to courtroom
“The eight-year legal war between Readington Township and Solberg Airport may continue into June as the opening shots in the long-awaited courtroom battle were fired on Thursday. Officials of the Hunterdon County municipality dating back…
Tigard cemetery wins lawsuit against Beaverton schools
“The Beaverton School District lost a $6.7 million lawsuit against a Tigard cemetery, ending a yearlong legal battle over the property it planned to purchase to build a new high school. Crescent Grove Cemetery has…
Attorney says city responsible for $900K a year in Mountain Water taxes
“Mayor John Engen’s bid to condemn Mountain Water Co. will cost the city of Missoula an estimated $900,000 a year in property taxes while the eminent domain case is in litigation in Missoula County District…
Colo. eminent domain case settled with $115,000 sale
“A contentious eminent domain case in which a local government sought to take private backcountry land for open space has been settled, with the landowners agreeing to a $115,000 sale. “To me, what just came…
Texas Landowners Win $2.1 Million Judgment Against Pipeline Company Over Lower Property Value
“North Texas family members have won a $2.1 million verdict against a pipeline company after their parcel of land lost value because an easement was taken for a gas line. This marks the third time…
Sacramento Wins Eminent Domain Case, Gets Last Piece of Land Needed for Arena
“It’s officially game-on for the City of Sacramento and its plan to build a new arena for its beloved NBA team now that a judge has given it the rights to the old Macy’s Men’s…
Seized property sits vacant nine years after landmark Kelo eminent domain case
“Nine years after the high court sided with a Connecticut municipality in Kelo v. City of New London, a ruling Associate Justice Antonin Scalia has likened to the court’s disastrous Dred Scott decision, the 90-acre…
Caldwell, Pioneer close to final settlement
“The city of Caldwell’s dismissal of its eminent domain case against Pioneer Irrigation District has brought the two sides to the verge of ending their six-year battle. Caldwell Mayor Garret Nancolas and Pioneer board chairman…