By admin on March 21, 2012
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 08-13114 SECTION “15″ DIVISION “A” JUDGMENT This matter was tried to a jury on February 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 2012, by the following counsel and parties: Tommy Anzelmo (#2533) Lou Anne Gwartney (#23869) McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, McDaniel & Welch, LLC [...]
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By admin on March 21, 2012
The United States and Louisiana Constitutions permit the taking (“condemnation” or “expropriation”) of private property without the consent of the owner, provided that the taking is for a public purpose or use and just compensation is paid. In Louisiana, expropriating authorities exercise this power pursuant to specialized procedures intended by the Louisiana Legislature to guarantee [...]
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By admin on October 13, 2011
The Louisiana Constitution prohibits governmental bodies and municipal corporations from taking or expropriating landowners’ private property “except for public purposes and with just compensation paid to the owner or into court for his benefit.” A landowner “has the right to trial by jury to determine whether the compensation is just” and “shall be compensated to [...]
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By admin on April 7, 2011
Constitutional bases in Louisiana The Declaration of the Right to Property in the 1974 Louisiana Constitution provides: Every person has the right to acquire, own, control, use, enjoy, protect, and dispose of private property. This right is subject to reasonable statutory restrictions and the reasonable exercise of the police power. Property shall not be taken [...]
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