We have previously discussed Kelo City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005) the landmark eminent domain case decided in 2005 by the United States Supreme Court. A challenge to the takings by the affected landowners ended up in the United States Supreme Court. The Court determined, 5-4 that the City’s economic redevelopment plan served a “public purpose” sufficient [...]
economic development
As we have discussed, the Kelo holding started a nationwide public policy debate about the appropriate use of eminent domain generally, and the use of eminent domain to advance economic development in particular. This debate comes into sharpest focus when moderately priced homes in good repair and operating small businesses are condemned in favor of large commercial [...]
Last time we discussed Kelo City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005) the landmark eminent domain case decided in 2005 by the United States Supreme Court. As you will recall, New London Connecticut created a redevelopment plan requiring acquisition—by eminent domain if necessary—of a 90 acre tract of privately owned property. The property was to be [...]
