The city of Providence has begun eminent domain proceedings to ...

[NClaborn]

The city of Providence has begun eminent domain proceedings to allow a pipeline to be constructed across several property owners' lands. Which of the following is correct?
 A)An easement for a pipeline is a taking that is proper and can be done with compensation.
 B)Eminent domain is for taking title to land, not for easements.
 C)Governments can take property for use, but cannot require landowners to have their property used for a pipeline.
 D)An easement is not a taking and does not require eminent domain proceedings.

Question 2

Assume the following sequence of events: Construction began on December 16, 2012. The total amount left after the contractor declared bankruptcy for distribution to these lien holders is 9,000. Art's Artful Framing - filed lien for 6,000 on January 1, 2013 Paul's Perfect Plumbing - filed lien for 3,000 on January 15, 2013 Ralph's Resourceful Roofing - filed lien for 4,000 on January 27, 2013 a. Distribute the following funds according to the common law rule on priorities. b. If the construction is in a line-filed state, how would the funds be distributed?

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

a. Art 6000/12000 = 1/2; Paul 3000/12000 = 1/4; Ralph 4000/12000 = 1/3
Art gets 4,500; Paul gets 1,500; Ralph gets 3,000.

b. Art would get 6,000; Paul would get 3,000 and Ralph is out of luck.

[NClaborn]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AmberC1996]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review