Greater Guidance Comes To Calif. For Land Appraisals
“Courts have long recognized that valuing mineral rights in eminent domain proceedings is inherently speculative, which can lead to wide swings in property valuations. So how can appraisers, property owners and public agencies best deal…
Board awards former owners of old York County prison $65,000 in eminent domain case
“York’s Redevelopment Authority must pay $65,000, plus $4,000 in costs, to the former owners of the long-closed York County prison on Chestnut Street, a court-appointed panel has ruled. The ruling by the three-member Board of…
SHUMLIN TO STEP IN IF VERMONT GAS PURSUES EMINENT DOMAIN
“The Shumlin administration intends to hire an independent appraiser to assess the value of landowners’ property taken through eminent domain for the construction of a natural gas pipeline through Addison County. Gov. Peter Shumlin sent…
Appeals court upholds award for $1.3 million
“After four years of legal battles, James Taylor, owner of the US Bank property at 833 S. State St., is one step closer to a $1.3 million check from the city. As part of its…
Roy Parking Lot Appraised for $53K; Owner Wants $85K
“Private Valuations, Inc., appraised the 0.17-acre parcel by Roy City Hall at $53,000. Roy City Council went into executive session Monday night following the regular meeting and returned with a motion: Roy Mayor Karen Yates…
No progress on Collins Park in Collinsville, eminent domain may be an option
“The Collinsville City Council will consider approving Harry Sterling as the attorney for possible litigation against Stone Wheel Inc., the last hurdle in the City’s plan to build a new Uptown park. Sterling, if approved,…
Court sides with Merchantville in eminent domain dispute
“The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Merchantville officials acted properly in acquiring a rundown apartment building through eminent domain. In a 5-0 decision, the High Court said state law required the borough to negotiate…
Lodi City Council votes to begin eminent domain process for Harney Lane land
“The Lodi City Council hopes a dispute over land needed for the Harney Lane Grade Separation can be solved in a month. The council voted 4-1 at its Wednesday meeting to begin an eminent domain…
Councilman Jones under ‘bizarre’ eminent-domain fire in Germany Hill development lawsuit
“A developer’s nine-year attempt to construct housing on a strip of green space in Roxborough has devolved into a court battle over how much the city may have to pay for the land and his…
Time Limit to Transfer Base Year Property Tax Value Expanded for Eminent Domain Takings
“Californians who have owned their properties for years understand the benefits of Proposition 13: their property taxes are based upon the property’s purchase price (with only small allowable annual increases), as opposed to the property’s…