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Litigation

Mar. 22, 2014

Appellate finding could be a game changer for eminent domain cases

For the first time in nearly 40 years, a state appellate court last week ruled an eminent domain statute unconstitutional. If upheld, the finding could have far reaching affects for the eminent domain process and attorneys in the field.


By Alexandra Schwappach


Daily Journal Staff Writer


For the first time in nearly 40 years, a state appellate court has ruled an eminent domain statute unconstitutional. If upheld, last week's finding could have far-reaching effects on the eminent domain process and attorneys in the field. The case out of San Joaquin County stripping away a portion of the law comes at a time when a surge of eminent domain matters are pending. Experts say the opinion i...

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