What Is Eminent Domain?
Eminent Domain is the Fifth Amendment right for the government to "take" private property for public use. The property "taken" must be used for a public purpose and the owners are normally compensated by the government for the fair value of their land.
Other Eminent Domain Law FAQs
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Can The Government Take My Property Without My Permission?
A: Generally yes. The government can seize a person's private property under the Eminent Domain clause of the Fifth Amendment. However, the government … More
Eminent Domain/Condemnation Sub-categories
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