Eminent Domain
The government's power to take private property for public use, with the requirement of just compensation to the owner.
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Detailed Explanation
The Fifth Amendment requires the government to pay fair market value when taking property through eminent domain. Condemnation proceedings can be challenged on the basis that the taking is not for public use or the compensation offered is inadequate. Attorneys specializing in eminent domain can help landowners negotiate higher compensation, often recovering 30-100% more than the initial government offer.
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