Day: October 26, 2012

When Does a Taking Occur Under New Jersey’s Eminent Domain Law?

The Appellate Division recently clarified when a taking occurs under New Jersey’s eminent domain law. The plaintiffs contended, among other arguments, that the filing of condemnation complaints by the New Jersey municipality amounted to a taking that required compensation. The Appellate Division disagreed. Under N.J.S.A. 20:3-6, a New Jersey municipality