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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
At what's the eminent domain case in CT? I did read an interesting blurb about (I think) Michigan, and its S. Ct.'s reversal of an earlier decision. It actually restored some bite to the "for public use" aspect of the state V amend equivalent, so that the state couldn't take a bunch of property and then give it to a developer to upgrade the area. Huzzah!
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The argument in CT, as I understand it, is that the state wants to take a bunch of residential property so that it can be developed for other use. The argument is that the "other use" will generate far more money in property taxes which will benefit the public. 90 or so residents have sold out to the state, but there are 7 holdouts. The case is to be heard by the US SCT in October.
