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Old 07-22-2025, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by elle123 View Post
Actually, in certain circumstances, a private utility company can use eminent domain to acquire a portion of your lawn, even if it's a small part.
Oh really?

A private entity has no right of Eminent Domain, without government authorization and only if for a public purpose. If land is taken by eminent domain, the owner is entitled to just compensation.

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