Federal Power of Eminent Domain A Summary of Principles

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eminent domain.

Judge-made law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1978

Summary:

Discusses the constitutional basis and limitations of eminent domain, express and inverse condemnation procedures, Government taking of property volume limitations on its use, special cases in which compensation for taking of property is not required, and the concepts of public use and just compensation. Cites illustrative passages from Supreme Court decisions

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Federal Power of Eminent Domain

Publisher Number:

CRS-1978-AML-0027

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Restricted for use by site license