what is land condemnation
Why Can the Government Take My Land? Attorney Anne Duvoisin Fisher Explains Land Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation
The power of the government to take your land is rooted in very old law called Eminent Domain. In America, that law traces back to the United States Constitution, under the 5th Amendment, which states that “no private property shall be taken for public use, without just compensation.” In addition, the State has further powers under North Carolina General Statute…