LAW 220

Law220_W4 Assignment

10TH JUSTICE; TAKINGS CLAUSE2 Eminent domain is the right of the government to expropriate private property for public use, with just compensation. If an individual refuses to sell their property to the government, the government can then file a court action to seize the property through eminent domain. An order of taking is then scheduled by the court. Both the government and the individual get to present their side to the court. If the court sides with the individual, the condemnation pro...

10TH JUSTICE; TAKINGS CLAUSE 2 10th Justice; Takings Clause When dealing with the eminent domain we know that power is given to take private property and use it for the public. There have been cases around the United States that have been dealt with in order to build government buildings such as schools and courthouses. The people that suffer from eminent domain receive compensation. Under the 5th Amendment of the Constitution can this be found. The 5th Amendment “provides that citizens...