Property Reserve on Hold: Supreme Court to Review Eminent Domain Right of Entry Statutes
“Just a few months ago, the California Court of Appeal handed down a significant decision in Property Reserve v. Superior Court which nearly eviscerated public agencies’ ability to make use of the statutory “right of…
State Supreme Court to rule in Delta property-rights case
“The California Supreme Court has agreed to decide an epic battle over whether the state must condemn and acquire parcels on tens of thousands of acres of private property to conduct preliminary testing for Gov….
Redevelopment study concerns Sea Bright board
” The Planning/Zoning Board began discussions about the redevelopment of deteriorated properties last week, with several members voicing concerns about the potential for the use of eminent domain. Councilman and board member Marc Leckstein said…
Fire Islanders face long odds in battling buyouts, say legal experts
“Some Fire Islanders are gearing up to try to stop dozens of home buyouts intended to clear the way for new storm-shielding dunes, but the odds are stacked against them in a legal fight, experts…
Bulverde couple under siege by government land grab for developer
“The battle between a big developer and private property rights continues to rage on in Bulverde, Texas. With a grand bait and switch, the government has expanded its tactics from using the Texas Commission on…
Our View: No eminent domain for Sunoco
“he Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution guarantees, among other things, “preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.” Citing those guarantees, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court earlier this year told…
Delhi Twp. to use eminent domain for trail easement
“The township’s “Ram Trail” is scheduled to be constructed by 2015, using a $1.1-million state grant for a $1.8-million trail along Holt Road. The planned trail will be 1.5 miles and connect the community with…
Clarification needed to protect landowner property rights
“Last March a land agent showed up at my door to inform me that two private companies wanted to install a pipeline for natural gas liquids on my farm. It would originate in Pennsylvania and…
LETTER: Bill would give oil and gas industry power of eminent domain
“Colorado Senate Bill 14-093 gives the oil and gas industry the power of eminent domain for placement of pipelines, denying public and private landowners their right to negotiate placement or reject pipelines on their property….
State: Ruling won’t delay tunnels
“State officials say last week’s court victory for Delta landowners will not delay Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed twin tunnels project. The ruling late Thursday from the state’s Third District Court of Appeal blocks any additional…