Pennsylvania Eminent Domain
Author: Tara Horvath
Why Should I Hire An Experienced Eminent Domain Attorney?
Anyone who receives notice that their property is threatened by eminent domain action should consult with an attorney who is very experienced in eminent domain law. Unfortunately, too many people obtain poor results after failing to hire an eminent domain attorney.
Professional Fee Reimbursement by PennDOT
One of the first things that Penn DOT will do when they approach a landowner in an eminent domain case is say that they, themselves, have commissioned an appraisal that has set the value of the property, and that the landowner should settle for that amount.
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 225: A Step Forward in Eminent Domain Compensation
On February 3, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States granted review of the September 10, 2019 Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision which held that New Jersey is entitled to immunity from condemnation suits initiated by PennEast Pipeline Company for the purpose of building a 120-mile pipeline from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to Mercer County, New Jersey.
The Sunoco Pipeline and Mariner East Pipelines continue to be controversial
The Sunoco Pipeline and Mariner East Pipelines continue to be controversial. The Flynn v. Sunoco Pipeline case resulted in an Order from Pennsylvania Public Utility Judge Elizabeth Barnes.
U.S Supreme Court Reviews Property Rights Re The PennEast Pipeline
On February 3, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States granted review of the September 10, 2019 Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision which held that New Jersey is entitled to immunity from condemnation suits initiated by PennEast Pipeline Company for the purpose of building a 120-mile pipeline from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to Mercer County, New Jersey.
