Eminent Domain

Eminent domain involves the government's authority to acquire private property for public use. When this occurs, property owners may not be able to stop the acquisition. However, they do have a right to fair compensation. Understanding the appraisal requirements in...

Eminent domain, the government's power to take private property for public use, is happening more and more as the state of Minnesota funds new projects. While the government has the authority to take the property, the property owner can negotiate to determine the...