By using eminent domain, the government can take real estate that is owned by a business or a private individual. They can do this when taking that real estate is necessary and has a benefit to the public. For example, the government may be building an airport or an...
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Your rights when dealing with cases of eminent domain
Eminent domain is a legal concept that allows the government to take private property for public use. In Tennessee, as in other states, this power is balanced by requiring the government to provide "just compensation" to the property owner. Understanding the details...
Do rising property values impact eminent domain?
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take private property for public use. For instance, the government may be building a railroad, an interstate, a hospital or a military base. If it is determined that the project is good for the public overall,...