In a recent unpublished Court of Appeal decision, Downs v. City of Redding (October 30, 2018), the Court took up two distinct issues: (a) whether a contractor’s use of property for construction staging constitutes a taking...more
11/16/2018
/ Appeals ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Diminution in Value ,
Eminent Domain ,
Fair Market Value ,
Inverse Condemnation ,
Property Valuation ,
Public Works ,
Real Estate Market ,
Regulatory Takings
When a business is taken as a result of a public improvement, the business is entitled to seek compensation for, among other things, loss of business goodwill. Typically, this loss is calculated by measuring the business’...more
3/14/2017
/ Appeals ,
Caltrans ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Eminent Domain ,
Highways ,
Inverse Condemnation ,
Just Compensation ,
Public Improvement Projects ,
Right of Way ,
San Francisco ,
Valuation
In an unpublished opinion filed this week, the California Court of Appeal confirmed two fundamental evidentiary rules related to eminent domain matters: Before we delve into the case, here’s a basic reminder of California law...more