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What does “public purpose” mean?

April 26, 2017mean public purpose

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What does “public purpose” mean?

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In order to take private property under the powers of eminent domain, the government must show that it would be used for a public purpose. Generally, the government is given a lot of leeway on what constitutes a public purpose. Generally only a public benefit is required.