Author Question: A major freeway is to be constructed through the back of a subdivision, and the city is taking the ... (Read 20 times)

sabina · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

A major freeway is to be constructed through the back of a subdivision, and the city is taking the homes located in the area by eminent domain. The landowners claim their property should be valued as welllocated commercial property, and the city claims it should be valued as residence property. Discuss the propriety of the taking and the amount of compensation that the homeowners should be paid.

Question 2

If there is a plat map and a metes and bounds description with an ambiguity, the plat map will control the result.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

SomethingSomething · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The taking is for a public purpose and proper. The homeowners should be compensated for their loss, which is the loss of a residence. The commercial valuation is not a proper basis for compensation.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE