Basically it is the power to take private property for public use, as long as the owner is justly compensated for the value of the property (in a free market).
Government has the power of eminent domain, which allows them to do such things, provided they are able to give justification for it.
eminent domain
It is called eminent domain when a city or government takes private property for public use. The idea is that it is for the "better good" of the community or state.
The inherent right of a government to take private property for public use is called 'eminent domain'.
The concept of seizing private property (with compensation) for the public good is known as "eminent domain." Federal, state, and local governments are allowed to take property for government use, with the most common uses ff property taken by eminent domain are for government buildings and other facilities, public utilities, highways, railroads, and public safety. Water and air rights can also be taken. The Fifth Amendment imposes limitations on the exercise of eminent domain: the taking must be for public use and just compensation must be paid.
yes they should
Eminent domain, commonly also referred to as condemnation, is the power of a government entity to claim land which is needed for a public purpose, but only after following due process and equitably compensating the owner for the value of the taking.
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain
The power of the government to enact eminent domain and take private property from citizens is derived from the 5th Amendment of the US Constitution which states: "No person shall be deprived of... property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation". The 5th amendment doe not actually establish eminent domain as a government power. The 5th amendment sets limits to eminent domain.
Eminent domain, commonly also referred to as condemnation, is he power of a government entity to claim land which is needed for a public purpose, but only after following due process and equitably compensating the owner for the value of the taking.