Category Archives: Condemnation Dispute
What is Fair Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases?
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government is prohibited from seizing private property for public use without first providing the landowner with fair compensation. Determining what exactly constitutes ‘fair compensation’ in eminent domain cases is anything but straightforward, though. Below, our Daniel Island condemnation lawyer outlines what fair market value is, and how it is… Read More »
FAQs About Eminent Domain
All property owners in South Carolina may be impacted by eminent domain law at some point. Eminent domain is a legal process in which the federal, state, or local government can seize private property for the use of the public, but government entities must provide compensation to the property owner in these cases. Navigating… Read More »
How to Fight Back Against Eminent Domain in South Carolina
Thanks to voters in 2006, the use of eminent domain for economic purposes in South Carolina has been prohibited. That vote brought in a constitutional amendment, which now prohibits the government from seizing and condemning property unless they need it for public use, such as expanding a road or constructing a bridge. Still, eminent… Read More »
Steps to Take when Facing Eminent Domain
No one expects the government to step in and say that they are taking over a home for government purposes. For example, the government sometimes has the right to seize possession of a home to build schools, roads, or as in some of the most recent cases, an oil pipeline. These actions are perfectly… Read More »
What is Eminent Domain in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the government has the right to acquire private property for a public purpose. Still, certain procedures must be followed and you must be fairly compensated. Being contacted by the government and told that they are going to take your property is very scary and stressful. It is very important that you… Read More »