The California legislature is considering a bill that could increase the likelihood condemnees will be reimbursed its litigation expenses. Under the current law, a condemnee can recover litigation expenses, such as attorneys’ and experts’ fees, if a court finds that
Eminent Domain and Real Estate Valuation
The Eminent Domain and Real Estate Valuation blog, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, covers legal issues related to eminent domain, property valuation, and appraisal practices. It addresses topics such as just compensation standards in condemnation cases, appraisal discrimination laws, regulatory thresholds for loan appraisal exemptions, and litigation involving eminent domain takings. The blog also discusses the intersection of federal and state law in eminent domain proceedings, challenges to appraisal board regulations, and municipal use of eminent domain for redevelopment projects. It provides updates on legislative developments, court rulings, and regulatory actions affecting real estate valuation and eminent domain law.
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$2.3 Million Victory
By David Snyder
I tried an eminent domain case last week in Bucks County, PA. The condemnor – the PA Turnpike Commission – alleged the property was worth $850,000. We alleged on behalf of the property owner that the property was worth $2.3…
N.C. House Again Attempts Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment
By David Snyder
The NC House is considering a bill that would result in an eminent domain amendment to the NC Constitution. House Bill 3 would place the amendment on the November 2018 ballot. The bill would not allow private property to be…
Indiana Considers Eminent Domain Bill
By David Snyder
Indiana is considering a bipartisan eminent domain bill. House Bill 1260 made it out of the House of Representatives with a 95-0 vote and is expected to go before a Senate committee Monday. The bill is in response to a…
Judge Confirms Our $1.25 Million Jury Verdict
By David Snyder
I tried a case in York County, PA in July involving a condemnation of the former York County Prison. My clients purchased the property in the ‘80s and were waiting for the right time to develop the property when it…
NC Court Of Appeals Blocks Payment To Property Owners
By David Snyder
The N.C. Court of Appeals has issued a stay of a Forsyth County Superior Court Judge’s order directing the N.C. Department of Transportation to make payments to property owners in the path of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway. Forsyth Superior Court…
Hartford Must Pay Extra $3M For Property Taken Near Stadium
By David Snyder
A Connecticut Judge has ruled that the City of Hartford must pay an additional $3 million for property it acquired through eminent domain for development around Dunkin’ Donuts Park two years ago. The City acquired the three parcels in November…
TX Railroad Developer May Not Be A “Railroad” For Eminent Domain Purposes
By David Snyder
A Texas state judge has ruled that a case must go to trial where the issue is whether a high-speed rail project developer has the authority to survey private lands and pursue eminent domain in order to draw the best…
Austin Loses Suit Alleging Undervalued Tax Appraisals
By David Snyder
A Texas appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of the city of Austin’s lawsuit claiming commercial and vacant property are being undervalued during property tax appraisals. Austin sued the Travis Central Appraisal District after an appraisal review board in Travis…
NJ Requires Proof Of Reasonable Probability Of Approvals For Alternate Highest And Best Use
By David Snyder
The NJ Appellate Division recently decided a case involving an important and recurring issue – valuing a property for a use that requires land development approvals. In New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Franco, Docket No. A-3802-12T4, the Appellate Division reversed…