A recently released NCDOT Legislative report breaks the news that more than $7 million dollars has been spent so far defending the NCDOT in the current Map Act litigation. To date, the DOT outside counsel has lost two trials and multiple appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. In nearly all…
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According to data released earlier in the week NCDOT has purchased 107 parcels outright and continues to negotiate for more. The current bypass project has produced more condemnations than most projects, due to multiple issues, including that the project has no specific path. The department is planning on purchasing a total of 181 parcels along…
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A lawyer is your only real advocate and protection during a Land Condemnation case. While in most instances we can’t stop the taking from occurring, we can fight to make sure your rights are protected and you receive maximum amount of money for your land under the law. Throughout the process, we do a number…
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Eminent Domain is the power to take private property for public use by a state, municipality, or by a private person or corporation, authorized to exercise functions of public character, following the payment of just compensation to the owner of that property. State governments have the power to initiate condemnation proceedings from their state constitutions,…
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