The recent Republican debate introduced a case that exemplifies the controversy associated with eminent domain. In short, the case was a hearing between the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the counsel representing Vera Coking. Trump attempted to take over Coking’s property to expand his casino by building a limo waiting area. When appealing to the CRDA, they offered her a mere two hundred fifty thousand for land that a previous developer offered her a million for. Although eminent domain was used as defense for the CRDA, the courts ultimately ruled in Coking’s favor.
Judge Williams ruling does not come as a surprise. The concept of eminent domain is for the government to claim land in order to benefit the general public. Although …show more content…
Building schools, roads and, to a certain extent, energy resources seem like a valid use for eminent domain. These industries provide direct benefits and services to the general public. Schools ensure free, quality education for every community. Roads allow for local businesses and people to travel and trade locally, within the state and in other states. Power, such as cable lines and even wind turbines, although people get charged, provide a service for the general public. Hence, I would define proper use of eminent domain as taking land to provide beneficial services to an entire population. For example, although power lines can ruin the view from a luxury hotels window, it does not drastically impact the hotels business because it is vital for them to have power. Additionally, eminent domain is a justifiable tool if the party is being offered a fair price for the land. The Coking’s case proved that sometimes this is not the case and therefore eminent domain cases need to be carefully supervised. Therefore, I support the use of eminent domain so long as there is a true public benefit, the party is offering a fair price and the purpose is being carefully supervised by the government or court
Judge Williams ruling does not come as a surprise. The concept of eminent domain is for the government to claim land in order to benefit the general public. Although …show more content…
Building schools, roads and, to a certain extent, energy resources seem like a valid use for eminent domain. These industries provide direct benefits and services to the general public. Schools ensure free, quality education for every community. Roads allow for local businesses and people to travel and trade locally, within the state and in other states. Power, such as cable lines and even wind turbines, although people get charged, provide a service for the general public. Hence, I would define proper use of eminent domain as taking land to provide beneficial services to an entire population. For example, although power lines can ruin the view from a luxury hotels window, it does not drastically impact the hotels business because it is vital for them to have power. Additionally, eminent domain is a justifiable tool if the party is being offered a fair price for the land. The Coking’s case proved that sometimes this is not the case and therefore eminent domain cases need to be carefully supervised. Therefore, I support the use of eminent domain so long as there is a true public benefit, the party is offering a fair price and the purpose is being carefully supervised by the government or court