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A lawfirm points out that negotiations with a land owner can generate statements from a landowner that can be used against them at trial.
“Nothing could be more detrimental to the owner.”
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What type of complaints are homeowners alleging against Pokemon Go? Nuisance
What caused a nuisance? A Pokemon Gym that increased traffic and safety concerns
The Recorder | Pokemon Go Causing a ‘Nightmare’ for Homeowners, Suit Says
The Court: New Jersey Supreme Court
The eminent domain: Taking a personal residence by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
The Court Ruling: There is no public use, and no legislative authorization, because the special district didn’t have a clear plan
Washington Post | Court strikes down taking that is “a manifest abuse of the eminent domain power”
Which city sought to aquire by eminent domain a water utility? Missoula, Montana
Who does the city allege acted in bad faith? The Carlyle Group
Where did the Courts fall on eminent domain? Montana Courts sided with Missoula to allow eminent domain against the water utility
What bad faith actions does the city allege against the Water Utility & its holding company?
The key issue: Business owners, who do not own the business’s property, may be forced into move
The eminent domain issue: Texas does not recognize a comepnsable value for a tenant business
Do other states compensate a tenant? Yes, look at California
The property in dispute & the project: A new dental school facility at Texas A&M may require that the university acquire the property occuppied by the Elbow Room
Does this sound familiar, a popular establishment near a university facing…
The State: California
The win: Landowners who sought compensation for extensive geological and environmental testing that included:
The public works project: A water tunnel under the Bay Delta as part of a new water delivery system
Matteoni, O’Laughlin & Hechtman | California Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling Regarding Landowner Compensation For Those…
Which governmental entities are involved in this eminent domain case? York City Redevelopment Authority
What was the final offer price for the property? $65,000
What was the jury award? $1.25 Million
How long did it take for the jury to award 19 times the offer? 30 minutes
Which eminent domain case is resulting in landowners attorneys fees being paid by the condemning entity? TransCanada Pipeline vs. Nebraska land owners
York News Times | Nebraska Judge Orders TransCanada to Pay Legal Costs of Keystone XL Landowners
Which eminent domain legal fight turned constitutional? The Trans Pecos Pipeline
Why do landowners believe Texas eminent domain laws are unconstitutional under the federal constitution? Because property is deprived before due process in that land is taken before the legal issues are resolved
The potential impact of this litigation? A ruling for the landowner impacts all eminent domain processes in Texas. Potentially stopping the ability for comdemning entities to build while litigation…
Joining other courts, which appelate court denied immediate eminent domain authority for a pipeline? A Pennsylvania appeals court
What argument is made to deny eminent domain authority to the pipeline?