The Ohio and U.S. Constitutions require that the power of eminent domain can only be exercised when necessary for a public use.
In the 2005 case of Kelo v. City of New London, the U.S. Supreme Court took an expansive view...more
8/7/2025
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The U.S. Supreme Court often makes headlines with its decisions, but even in its inaction, the Court can have an impact on the law. Such was the case with Eychaner v. The City of Chicago, which the Court declined to hear last...more
In the last five years, several new cases have come before Ohio’s Supreme Court related to eminent domain (ED) law, as well as the rulings, rights, and amendments surrounding Ohio’s ED process.
It can be a complex issue...more