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Article: States still challenging eminent domain ruling.(Supreme Court)(Brief article)
- Article from:
- Journal of Property Management
- Article date:
- September 1, 2006
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Almost every state legislature has considered proposals prohibiting eminent domain for privately sponsored development purposes since the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. New London. The decision allowed for non-blighted property to be taken from one private owner and given to another in furtherance of a "public purpose."
In addition to legislation, some states are considering ...