Eminent Domain

INTRODUCTION TO EMINENT DOMAIN

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Barry A. Ross

The government's right to use eminent domain is found in the United States Constitution and the California Constitution. These provisions have been there since the constitutions were created. There are two primary restrictions. First, the government must provide "just compensation." Thism eans "fair market value." Such is the main area of dispute in eminent domain actions. Second, the proprty can only be taken for a "public... Read More

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