Supreme Court To Rule On Eminent Domain

The high court has been asked to decide whether the use of eminent domain in non-blighted areas for economic development violates the Fifth Amendment.

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July 29, 2004, 7:00 AM PDT

By Jeffrey Goodman

"The Washington DC-based Institute for Justice has filed a petition to review a recent Connecticut ruling that approved the taking of non-blighted homes for economic development...At question is when does a city's appetite for revenue and jobs crash head on with the constitutional rights of a private property owner?"

Thanks to Jeffrey Goodman

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Community / Economic Development United States

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