Kelo v. City of New London [2005]
545 U.S. 469 (2005) · Supreme Court of the United States · United States
Summary
Highly debated eminent domain case.
Facts
A city used eminent domain for an economic development plan involving private redevelopment.
Issue
Can economic development qualify as public use under the Fifth Amendment?
Held
Yes, under the deferential public purpose approach.
Ratio Decidendi
Public use includes public purpose under federal takings doctrine.
Reasoning
The plan served a public purpose even though property would transfer to private parties.
Significance
Highly debated eminent domain case.
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