Federal Power of Eminent Domain : A Summary of Principles.

Discusses the constitutional basis and limitations of eminent domain, express and inverse condemnation procedures, Government taking of property v. limitations on its use, special cases in which compensation for taking of property is not required, and the concepts of public use and just compensation...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1978.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Discusses the constitutional basis and limitations of eminent domain, express and inverse condemnation procedures, Government taking of property v. limitations on its use, special cases in which compensation for taking of property is not required, and the concepts of public use and just compensation. Cites illustrative passages from Supreme Court decisions.
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