bus law

Eminent domain is an involuntary transfer of real property. The government will take privately owned property for a public purpose in exchange for a fair price to the owner. In recent years there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the issue of eminent domain. The owners typically do not want to give up their property.

Please visit the following website and read the case of CITY OF SEATAC v. CASSAN: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1111229.html (Links to an external site.) This case pertains to the topic of condemnation.

Once you have read the case, if your last name begins with the letters A-L, create an argument supporting the city government of Seatac. Be sure to discuss how eminent domain is reasonable in this case and justify why the government should be able to take this land to build a parking lot.

If your last name begins with the letters M-Z create an argument in support of the property owners Mr. and Mrs. Cassan. Be sure to support your position with evidence, (by citing law or other cases). Additionally, discuss how eminent domain is not reasonable in this case and why the government shouldn't be able to take this land.

Note: You also need to perform research on the case and on the topic to find material to support your side. Please be sure to cite your sources in APA format. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source