eminent domain
Example Sentences
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The Fisher Island Community Association, which represents property owners, and Fisher Island Club, a country club, sued Miami-Dade County in federal court in January to block the county from exercising eminent domain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
He added that it was too early to say how the Fisher Island parties will proceed with their lawsuit trying to block eminent domain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Landowners in communities adjacent to the park are still gearing up to face eminent domain challenges from the federal government.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
While it’s usually applied when the federal government exercises eminent domain and takes title to land, the takings clause also covers the government’s outright destruction of personal property.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
Then, when they have the 61 right of eminent domain, they will let the options lapse and buy the properties at their own prices.”
From The Shepherd of the North by Maher, Richard Aumerle
