“Eminent domain” is the power of a government to take private property, while “condemnation” is the procedural process of confiscation of private property for a public use. In common use, the term “condemnation” is interchangeable with the term “eminent domain.” In short, condemnation is the act of confiscating a private property for a public use and is legally permissible through the power of eminent domain, so long as the government provides payment of just compensation to the Owner for the private land being seized.
The experienced attorneys at Martin, Kerrick & Bell help real property owners navigate the complexities of eminent domain actions. To learn more about the typical anatomy of an eminent domain case, click here.
