Every condemnation case in Texas must go through an administrative phase in which disinterested real property owners (who live in the county where the suit is filed) are appointed as Special Commissioners to assess the market...more
In 1831, the colony of Gonzales requested a cannon for defense that was granted by the Mexican authorities. This cannon was a Spanish made bronze six-pounder. The grant had one condition; the cannon had to be returned when...more
It is rare for the Supreme Court to decide cases involving the Constitution’s Takings Clause, and, indeed, not uncommon for the Court to go years without considering the Clause at all; so, when the Court issues two decisions...more