tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83992916335477389882024-09-10T09:30:44.177-07:00A website devoted to keeping you up to date on the latest eminent domain developments in Washington State and providing helpful information if and when your proeprty is taken by the government.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399291633547738988.post-69235487123146622252009-04-16T09:26:00.000-07:002009-04-16T10:09:50.258-07:00

The Blue Bridge Pipeline project is a joint venture between Williams' Northwest Pipeline and Puget Sound energy to construct a pipeline to transport natural gas from Stanfield, Oregon to the Pacific Northwest. The project will involve the construction of up to 157 miles of 30 inch or 36 inch diameter pipeline. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2012, assuming all environmental and

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In the news the other day I saw a story that depicts the way landowners should react when faced with having their land condemned. Although this is not a Washington State Eminent Domain case, it is a good reflection of the way things normally work and a good indicator of why you need someone to help you determine if the state's offer of just compensation is reputable.The condemnation takes place

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If your land is being taken through the Washington Eminent Domain Statutes, two primary issues are presenting themselves. First, it needs to be determined if the eminent domain taking is lawful. And second, it needs to be determined if the price for your taking is the correct price (what someone would pay for your property if you stuck a for sale sign in the ground and tried to sell it - fair

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I just read this story in the Yakima Herald about a woman that received just compensation for having her land taken for a road improvement project in Selah, Washington. It appears Yakima County needed the woman's property for a county road improvement project. Although they just took a strip off the front of her property, her septic system was damaged, a historically significant fence was taken,

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You may not believe it, but in Washington eminent domain law, there is a very large difference between access and routing. And depending upon which of the two is affecting your property, the determination of just compensation could be vastly different. Today I want to briefly discuss the differences between the two.Access is a Right - Traffic is NotIt is well settled case law that every property

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If you are reading this you probably live in Washington State, maybe even Seattle, and your property is being condemned, or taken thorough the power of eminent domain. Assuming your property is being taken for a public purposes (a road, government building, environmental mitigation, etc.) it is time to find a Washington State eminent domain lawyer to help you through this process.As soon you hire

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I have an eminent domain trial on Monday. The facts are pretty simple. The state agency needed some properties to build public infrastructure. The taking consists of 0.6 acres. On that acreage sits a mobile home that was built in 1975, a 30x50 storage building that was built in 1975, and a 30x88 storage building that was built in 1960. The rental house is in fairly good shape. It was rented

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Being subjected to eminent domain in Washington state, whether it is Seattle, Yakima, Pullman, or some other town, is no fun. Assuming your property is needed for public purposes, the only thing you can do is make sure you extract all of the money that is due to you under Washington state eminent domain law.One of the critical factors affecting just compensation are damages to the remainder.

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In my last post I discussed how to evaluate an eminent domain offer of just compensation in Washington. Shortly after that one of my cases provided a clear example of just how doing the wrong thing can hurt you in the long run.I am dealing with a property owner right now who is having his property taken through eminent domain for a highway project. When he was first approached by the state,

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If you are embroiled in an eminent domain fight right now, you are probably thinking about how the government can take your property, how unfair it is, and how in the end possibly no money can compensate you for what is being taken. It is also equally as likely that you have accepted the fact that your Seattle, Spokane or other Washington city or county you live in will be taken and you have now

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This is part four of my outline of Washington eminent domain law. I've already discussed how property can be taken by eminent domain constitutionally, the eminent domain petition, and the order for immediate possession of property. Up next is a review of what happens at an eminent domain trial, how just compensation is determined, and getting paid for having your property taken through eminent

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In my last post I discussed the initial stages of the eminent domain process after negotiations have reached a standstill (or the condemning authority needs to move forward because of project timetables), including notice of eminent domain and the petition for eminent domain. In the following paragraphs I'll give you the rest of the statutory rules.Order for Immediate Possession of Your Property

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In the last post, I outlined the Washington eminent domain process from the point at which the government learns that they need your property to the point where negotiations break down and eminent domain proceedings are required. Remember, as soon as you find out your property will be taken, it is important to get a good Washington eminent domain lawyer. They can save you time and potentially

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Eminent Domain Procedure is Composed of Specific Statutory RulesLike many legal processes, Washington State eminent domain is a creature of statute. Even though the Constitutions of Washington and the United States allow property to be taken for public purposes if just compensation is paid, how it actually happens is controlled by statute. What this means is the Washington State Legislature, many

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Getting the letter in the mail informing you that the state, county, city or some other condemning authority is taking your property through eminent domain can be one of the most frightening experience you will ever have. Part of the fear comes from the unknown. Questions probably run through your mind like "how can they do this?" "How much of my property is being taken?" "Is it possible to stop

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Welcome to Washington Eminent Domain Law Blog, a website dedicated to everything eminent domain in Washington State. Come here to find the latest news, case law, and helpful hints and tips for making sure just compensation is received. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at cmslawfirm@gmail.com.

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