Kelo v. New London
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Situation/ Context | New London, Connecticuit wants to tear down houses for commercial space to stimulate economy, some of the residents say no! |
| Plaintiff's Argument | City Misused eminent domain, the property they took wasn't going to the city |
| Defendant's Arguments | The government will have more money to use for public policy and the retail will give people jobs and help the economy |
| Court's Decision | 5-4 in facor of New London |
| Precedent | THe fifth amendment's takings clause doesn't require literal public use, inlcudes public purpose |
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