Eminent Domain 101

Want to know what agricultural interests think about eminent domain? This article in the Progressive Cattleman outlines it. It walks you through these crucuial questions:

Q: When can land be taken with eminent domain?

A: When there is a public use.

Q: How is a landowner compensated?

A: Depends on how the land is taken, but if its a portion of the land, the land owner is generally compensated justly and adequately for the land taken and the impact on the remainder of the land.  

That’s the big picture. [Progressive Cattleman]