Compensation for Surveys Prior to Eminent Domain

What is happening? Landowners in Iowa are suing over pre-condemnation surveys saying that compensation should apply for entering land to survey under the wording of the constitution.

Why is this important? Stories abound of land damage from surveys.

How will this be important? Applying compensation requirements to surveying could alleviate some land owner concerns.

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