Mall cases highlight process of eminent domain
“Use of eminent domain is almost always contentious and can be very complex. A pair of high-profile local events in which this condemnation power has been used or threatened – in Longmont for the redevelopment…
Demolition Without Due Process
“In a state where eminent domain is considered close to un-American, that same state, Louisiana, is determined to demolish a unique New Orleans landmark even before the protesting private property owners have had their day…
Appeals court sides with land owners in eminent domain case
“The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with a group of about 70 farmers and rural landowners in affirming that Idaho cities have no authority to use eminent domain to route power transmission…
Preston-to Forestville eminent domain case comes to an end
“Snyder and his wife, Bernadette, and the Vernon and Kay Ristau family, have been dealing with a dispute over the legality of a proposed Preston-to-Forestville recreational trail for many years. The Snyder and Ristau families…
Lawmakers to again tackle eminent domain
“A company that wants to build a pipeline to pump natural gas liquids across Kentucky wouldn’t be able to condemn private property through the state’s eminent domain law if some leading lawmakers have their way….
Court rules against I.F. plan to use eminent domain outside city limits
“The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that the city of Idaho Falls cannot use eminent domain to condemn easements on property located outside city limits for the purpose of running electric transmission…
Eminent domain begins in Montclair
“Montclair has moved in court Monday to seize private land next to the Montclair Police Department to park township police vehicles, using its power of eminent domain in a way some municipal officials say is…
Judge rules against Kickapoo tribe in reservoir dispute
“Attorneys for the district argued that the contract didn’t mandate use of eminent domain, and both sides petitioned Murguia for summary judgment in their favor. Murguia ultimately granted it to the water district, writing that…
Storm Over Eminent Domain Brews in New Jersey
“WSJ’s Josh Dawsey takes a look at how many New Jersey Shore towns battered by superstorm Sandy are moving to seize private land to accommodate a network of protective coastal dunes. They’re using their powers…
Eminent domain is NJ’s new storm over Sandy
“After many New Jersey Shore towns were damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the state is eyeing private land to set a chain of protective coastal dunes, but property owners aren’t giving in without a fight, The…