Motions in Limine May be Used in Eminent Domain Proceedings to Determine Party’s Interest in Property
“”Motions in limine” are motions made shortly before trial, and they’re typically filed in an attempt to limit the introduction of evidence to the jury. They are a powerful tool in eminent domain proceedings, and…
Carlyle: Mountain Water Co. spends $2M on ‘support services’
“The Carlyle Group admits Mountain Water Co. spends an estimated $2 million a year on “administrative and support services provided by” its parent company in California, according to documents filed this week in Missoula County…
Louisville to consider blight designation for former Sam’s Club
“Louisville City Council will consider a blight designation for its largest retail building following a discussion last week about what direction to take with the vacant former Sam’s Club building on McCaslin Boulevard. Officially labeling…
Opinion: Blue Acres: eminent domain with compassion
“EMINENT DOMAIN, or condemnation, is the process that allows the government — municipal, county, state or federal — to acquire private property for public use. Government entities use eminent domain to facilitate public projects such…
City of Morris will pursue condemnation for West Ave. easement
“According to Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick, the West Avenue landowner and the city disagree on how much compensation should be paid for the easement. After attempted negotiations, the city will likely have to use eminent…
Eminent Domain Suggested For Costco Stalemate
“As both sides dig in for what could be a bruising debate over tax breaks for Costco, council President Michael Trueworthy is floating a new idea: Using the power of eminent domain. Trueworthy on Tuesday…
Trustees may exercise eminent domain on Wesley Foundation
“The UCA Board of Trustees unanimously passed a request for authorization to proceed with eminent domain on the campus’ Wesley Foundation located at 2302 Bruce St. The property, which would be used for the Lewis…
UCA Board of Trustees unanimous on $310,000 property acquisition
“The board of trustees of UCA hosted a teleconference to discuss contract reviews, Board Policy No. 511, and discussion of eminent domain. A draft budget for contract review was released for review and was discussed….
River Ridge redevelopment plans move forward
“The River Ridge Development Authority plans to acquire nearly three acres of land through eminent domain as part of an undisclosed project in which agency staff members say a commercial developer wants a total of…
Eminent domain and receivership to “cure” habitual nuisances
“One of the people that Suzanne works with doesn’t live that far from us–about one mile away, but south, much closer to Kennedy Street–which is one of the problem streets in our greater neighborhood, so…