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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…

The strangest eminent domain case ever

December 2, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“There is an intriguing eminent domain case going on in south Mississippi. It involves a popular, well-known local eatery, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the local county government and a 100-foot strip of land…

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…

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…

Senate bill would limit county use of eminent domain

February 16, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“The state senate local government committee will vote Tuesday on SB15-114, which would reduce counties’ authority to use eminent domain to acquire open space. The committee heard testimony and debate for the bill last Tuesday….

Camden snatches site from developer; developer says eminent domain offer lowball

February 8, 2015 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“When the Parking Authority of the City of Camden decided it wanted to tear down the decades-old Commerce Building in the heart of downtown to put up a parking garage, it made an offer far…

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