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condemnation action n. a lawsuit brought by a public agency to acquire private property for public purposes (schools, highways, parks, hospitals, redevelopment, civic buildings, for example), and a determination of the value to be paid. While the government has the right to acquire the private property (eminent domain), the owner is entitled under the Constitution to receive just compensation to be determined by a court. (See: condemnation, eminent domain) |
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The city also has begun condemnation action against nine property owners at the mall site. During a regular condemnation action, the local government exercises what is known as "eminent domain," which provides for recognized processes to obtain compensation. The court battle results from condemnation actions filed by Santa Fe in Los Angeles Superior Court over the former Lever Brothers Co. |
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