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| 42 Eminent Domain Reforms Since 1999 |
| Kelo v New London In 2007 Passage of legislation to protect Virginians from this decision will be the Coalition's first priority What to do Now !! |
Quote from featured article: Stealing property used to be exclusively done by thieves in the
night, masked in black and toting guns. Apparently, the modern swindler needs only a black
robe and a ball-point pen. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that New London, Connecticut could
take the homes of Jeannette Kelo and her neighbors and turn them over to another private
enterprise, intending to increase tax revenues to the city. link to article.
night, masked in black and toting guns. Apparently, the modern swindler needs only a black
robe and a ball-point pen. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that New London, Connecticut could
take the homes of Jeannette Kelo and her neighbors and turn them over to another private
enterprise, intending to increase tax revenues to the city. link to article.
| Kelo vs City of New London The U. S. Supreme Court Chooses Tax Revenues over Home Owners Link to Supreme Court's Decision |
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1. The condemning authority may be ordered by the judge to reimburse some of the
property owner's litigation expenses if it is proven in court that their offer was unfair.
2. The condemning authority is required to reimburse the property owner for damages
caused when they entered the property to do a condemnation evaluation, such as a survey.
3. The condemning authority must provide the property owner with a copy of the appraisal
they used to determine the amount of their offer for the property. More Reforms............
| In Kelo v New London the United States Supreme Court turned the concept of "public use" upside down by expanding the traditional definition to include any use that increases the government's tax base. In the ruling The Court made it clear that, though their decision supported the town of New London, it is up to every legislature to determine by statute how broad the definition will be in their state. |
| Bi-partisan Heroes of the Kelo Battle & the House Debate Link to Complete Information and Video of the Joannou Amendment |
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