 The practice of some governments, community groups and planning boards to expand eminent domain definition for the benefit of real estate developers or other commercial interests, on the basis that anything to increase the value of a given tract of land is a sufficient “public use” must stop. Many states disagree with this abuse and have enacted or are considering legislation that would drastically restrict the state’s ability to seize property.
Develop a further understanding of Eminent Domain and how it would apply to you. Contact a Real Estate Lawyer now for a consultation to protect your property under the eminent domain.
Below are a few of the high profiled eminent domain court cases in our history:
Infamous Eminent Domain Cases:
- Kelo v. City of New London
- Poletown Neighborhood Council v. City of Detroit
- Berman v. Parker
- Wayne County v. Hathcock
Eminent Domain Abuse Cases:
- Wells v. City of Riviera Beach
- City of Long Branch v. Gregory P. Brower
- Brody v. Village of Port Chester
- City of Norwood v. Horney
- Didden v. Port Chester
- Burien v. Strobel Family Investments
- City of Tempe v. McGregor
- City of Mesa v. Bailey
- Casino Reinvestment Development Authority v. Coking
- Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority v. Archie
- Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental
Did you know? In 1981 – General Motors and the city of Detroit collaborated to displace 1,300 private homes, 140 private business, 6 churches and 1 hospital. A 29 day sit in by protesters lead to the forceful eviction of 20 people, of which 12 were arrested - Poletown Neighborhood Council v. City of Detroit
The courts have stated that the taking of private land for so-called economic redevelopment and/or re-conveyance of land taken to private companies for the construction of private or profit-making enterprises such as shopping malls, factories, office buildings, gambling casinos, housing developments among others does not meet the “public use” limitation under state or federal law. You Do Have Rights when a public agency acquires, rehabilitates, or demolishes your property, whether it’s a private home, business, farm, or nonprofit organization.
Develop a further understanding of Eminent Domain and how it would apply to you. Contact a Real Estate Lawyer now for a consultation to protect your property under the eminent domain.
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