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Eminent domain requires:

Correct Answer

B) Public use and just compensation

Government takes private property for public use with just compensation per the Fifth Amendment.

Answer Options
A
Owner consent
B
Public use and just compensation
C
Court order only
D
Resident vote

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

condemnationjust-compensation

Key Terms:

eminent domainjust compensation

Related Concepts

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold equal, undivided interests in property with the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants.

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A life estate is a freehold estate that grants ownership rights for the duration of someone's life.

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