County starts eminent domain proceedings over airport land
“Warren County leaders voted Tuesday to begin eminent domain proceedings to expand Warren County Airport’s main runway after a property owner opted out of a sale agreement. The county believed it had come to an…
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…
Farmer fights city’s use of eminent domain
“The city of Laurinburg aims to bolster its water system by using eminent domain to acquire three wells on a Scotland County farm, but the farmer, a Pembroke resident, is contesting what the city considers…
Buford American Legion officials prepare for relocation
“Steve Adams, commander of American Legion Post 127, said officials will meet with Sugar Hill City Manager Bob Hail, who is also a member of the post, to view a possible relocation site as part…
City Pays $1.55 Million for 3 Properties at New School
“The City has agreed to pay $1.55 million to take three properties by eminent domain from four owners, including one owner who works in the Mayor’s Office. The takings – all on Fernwood Place and…
Sandy Springs council votes to allow city to file eminent domain against Master Kleen site
“Sandy Springs City Council on March 4 voted to authorize the condemnation of property leased by Master Kleen dry cleaning. City officials intend to use the property for the city’s future civic center. The city…
Bee Cave Road acquisition on track, mayor says
“As West Lake Hills begins to exercise eminent domain against a few properties along Bee Cave Road, Mayor Dave Claunch says he believes the city is on track to acquire all property by this summer…
Dakota County seeks to use eminent domain to buy land for park
“Dakota County is in District Court seeking approval to use eminent domain to buy four private properties overlooking the Mississippi River near Hastings. The county wants to open the rare riverfront property to the public…
When Eminent Domain Is Just Theft
“The Virginian-Pilot told the tale a few days ago. In 2009, VDOT took a chunk of the Ramseys’ property to build an on/off ramp for I-264. Through a process called quick take, VDOT obtained title…
Commercial Drive development cost several businesses public access to buildings
“Quinn, along with other Commercial Drive property owners across from Consumer Square, lost a one-meter strip off the front of their when the state took it through eminent domain in 1998-99, said James Piccola, spokesman…