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…
Sewer district settles eminent domain case
“The Saratoga County Sewer District has agreed to posthumously settle with a $175,500 payout an eminent domain case that involves the lakefront property of a woman killed by her son last fall in a murder-suicide….
Mantua Artist Stands Off Against Eminent Domain
“James Dupree, a prominent Philadelphia artist with a large (around 8,000 sq ft) studio in Mantua is trying to hold on to his property in the face of an eminent eminent domain land grab. The…
Longmont, Dillard’s agree on $5.5M price for store
“The city of Lomgont will pay Dillard’s Inc. $5.5 million for the retailer’s store at the Twin Peaks Mall, according to the Boulder County Business Report. The settlement puts an end to a condemnation lawsuit…
Judge permits land-value estimates in Sioux Falls eminent domain case
“A Sioux Falls eminent domain case centering on property near the Cliff Avenue and Interstate 90 interchange had another day in court Monday. The owners of the land in question contend the department badly undervalued…
Use eminent domain to secure Launiupoko property
“A group of people (the sellers) want to sell the property (185 acres) to the county. They got it appraised at $13 million. But three people from the council thought it was too high. They…
Jury awards Dedeaux Utility $8.1 million plus interest
“A jury on Friday awarded Dedeaux Utility Co. $8,063,981 plus interest, possibly ending a dispute that has been ongoing since Gulfport seized the utility by eminent domain as part of the 1994 annexation of Orange…