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Eminent Domain and the Reasonable Probability of Rezoning: Why It Matters for a Property’s Highest and Best Use

November 2, 2018 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

  “Landowners are constitutionally guaranteed just compensation when their property is taken for a public project. But the precise amount of just compensation is often an area of significant disagreement between landowners and the government…

Property owners appealing school district’s value of their homes

January 10, 2018 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

   “Three sets of homeowners have until the end of March to move out of Bothell-area homes where the Everett School District hopes to build a new high school. The Everett School Board voted in…

Judge: $1.25 million award OK for old York County Prison

January 14, 2017 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“The Redevelopment Authority of the City of York’s claims for a new eminent domain trial have no merit, and it must pay $1.25 million for the site of the old York County Prison, a judge…

Botetourt couple to get $3.1 million for condemned Exit 150 property

September 22, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“The owners of vacant land at the heart of the Exit 150 highway improvement project should be compensated $3.1 million for the state’s taking of their property, a jury decided Thursday. With its verdict, the…

Landowners’ rights bill goes to Hutchinson

March 28, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“With no fanfare, the Arkansas Senate on Friday sent the governor a bill aimed at protecting private property owners’ rights. In a 31-2 vote, the Senate concurred with a House-approved amendment to Senate Bill 757…

Lawmakers OK bills on image protection, property rights

March 18, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“The Senate voted 23-7 to approve Senate Bill 757 by Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, which would create the Private Property Protection Act. Under the bill, a property owner could take a government entity to court…

State files suit, condemns mechanic shop on Highway 52

March 10, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“On Tuesday Derek Sifford was working underneath an older model Buick Century, while a parking lot full of other cars waited on him. He went about his business even though he is aware that at…

Bill would punish bad faith eminent domain offers

March 9, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“Entities exercising eminent domain authority could be on the hook for attorney and expert fees if they offer below market value for property under a bill considered by a Senate panel Monday. SB 474, by…

Property owner not pleased with Eagle’s plan to use eminent domain

March 5, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“An old lot on the corner of Eagle and State Street has become the center of a turf war. The property, a former gas station, has been an eyesore for the area for more than…

Fargo city leaders vote for last-minute negotiations in eminent domain lawsuit

February 19, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“Fargo city leaders voted Thursday to try to negotiate their way out of their eminent domain lawsuit against a landowner. After meeting in executive session, Fargo City Commissioners Mike Williams and Dave Piepkorn voted with…

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