Condemnation Law and Procedures in New York

Editor                                                                                                                                                
Jon N. Santemma, Esq.
Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman, LLP, Garden City, NY

Key Benefits                                                                                                                                               
• Challenges to Condemnation Under EDPL § 207

• Valuation Concepts in Eminent Domain

• Partial Takings

Product Description                                                                                                                                 
Offers invaluable guidance in resolving issues confronted during an eminent domain proceeding and includes comprehensive coverage of just compensation, valuation concepts, and partial takings.

Contents at a Glance                                                                                                                                
”Public Use”—An Ever-Evolving Concept
Challenges to Condemnations Under EDPL § 207
The Acquisition of Property in Non-State Takings
The Appropriation of Real Property by the State of New York
How and Who Gets the Money? Resolving the Standing and Title Disputes
Title Objections in Condemnation Takings by the City of New York
Valuation Concepts in Eminent Domain
”What’s it Worth-Who Wants to Know?”—The Valuation of Real Property in Litigation
Highest and Best Use Defined and Applied
Partial Takings
The Law of Trade Fixtures
Three Dimensions of Viewpoint
The Trial of a Non-Jury Condemnation Case
The Use of Prior Appraisals In Condemnation and  Tax Certiorari Cases
Letting the Air Out of the Condemnor Proving Damages From The Taking of an Airspace Easement
Valuing Contaminated Property in a Condemnation Proceeding
Environmental Claims
The Problem of “Just Compensation” in the Condemnation of “Public Use” Property
Interest on Condemnation Awards in New York
Recovery of Condemnee’s Expenses Pursuant to EDPL § 701
Awarding Compensation for “Going Concern Value” in Eminent Domain Proceedings
Abandonment of a Project and/or a Taking

Info & Pricing                                                                                                                                             
PN: 4043 | 2005 | 450 pages | softbound
NYSBA Members $65    Non-Members $75

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