More Condemnations Being Blocked

A Connecticut judge rules that the city of New London was not explicit enough in defining conditions for condemnation.

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March 24, 2002, 7:00 AM PST

"A state judge in Connecticut permanently blocked the condemnation of 11 homes and a business, saying the city of New London and a nonprofit group given condemnation powers weren't explicit enough in stating what they intended to do with the land once they took it... The judge said the city's 2000 plan, which said the land could be used for retail, parking or "a marina-training facility," left him no basis to decide whether the project would serve a "public use," the standard for government takings under the U.S. Constitution and most state constitutions."

Thanks to Robert Hopwood

FULL STORY: Condemnation Suffers Setback In Connecticut State Court

Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in Wall St. Journal

Government / Politics Connecticut

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