Eminent Domain

Welcome to the "Eminent Domain" section of FindLaw's Real Estate Center. Eminent domain is the power of government to take private land for public use under certain circumstances. This section provides information about the government's power of eminent domain, and limitations on that power.

Eminent Domain Articles

Challenging Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain: Justification or Necessity Requirement
Eminent Domain: Property to be Taken
Eminent Domain: Public Use Requirement
How the Government Takes Property
The Taking of Property for Public Use
What is a "Taking"