Any project involving the exercise of eminent domain includes the strong likelihood that there will be a series of changes during the planning and construction phases. Yet, while construction needs may warrant a change in the...more
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Court for the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Alternative Pretrial Order for Eminent Domain Cases (Form 3-A) to conform with an amendment to...more
10/3/2019
/ Condemnation ,
Depositions ,
Eminent Domain ,
Land Owners ,
Pretrial Motions ,
Private Property ,
Property Owners ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Trial Preparation ,
VA Supreme Court
On June 21, 2019, the United States Supreme Court swung open the door to the federal court for takings cases against state and local governments. Specifically, in Knick v. Township of Scott, 588 U.S. ___ (2019), the Supreme...more
6/25/2019
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Federal v State Law Application ,
Fifth Amendment ,
Inverse Condemnation ,
Just Compensation ,
Knick v Township of Scott Pennsylvania ,
Precedential Opinion ,
Property Owners ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS ,
State Law Remedies ,
Takings Clause
Eminent domain cases in Virginia involve, often, a two-stage process by which to finally resolve the acquisition of private property for public use. At the end of trial, a condemnation jury (or commission) issues a report...more