Through both Texas and the United States law, the government is granted the power to take private property to benefit the public good. This power is called eminent domain. The exercise of this power is known as condemnation. While you are unable to refuse the...
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The United States and Texas law grant the government, including the city of Houston, the authority to exercise eminent domain over private property. In general, you cannot refuse eminent domain outright. However, that does not mean that you cannot challenge the taking...
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Eminent domain is the government’s power to seize private property or real estate for the public benefit. Granted by the laws of Texas and the United States, the government’s authority to take or condemn your land is legal. However, there are valid legal...
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Eminent domain allows the government or a private company with government authorization to take possession of private land for the benefit of the general public. The exercise of this power, granted by both the laws of the United States and Texas, is known as...
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If you were injured or suffered adverse health conditions because of something your doctor did wrong, you may be able to sue the doctor – and sometimes the hospital – for medical malpractice. When you bring one of these lawsuits, one of the most...
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At some point in our lives, we all spend some time at the hospital, either as a visitor or as a patient. We trust that the professionals working there will take care of us and make sure our health is in good shape. Sadly, this is not always the case. Unfortunately,...
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Suing a trucking company can often open up additional damages that you would not be able to claim in your case if you only sue the truck driver. Trucking accident injuries are often severe for drivers of cars and SUVs hit by semi trucks and 18-wheelers. It...
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Private adoption is one of the most popular ways to adopt a child. In Texas, getting a private adoption typically means meeting with the adoption agency, working with them to match you with a child, and working to prove you are a fit parent for adoption....
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When getting divorced, many couples move apart and start living separately. Whether you are seeking a no-fault divorce or simply living separately while the divorce is pending, one spouse might decide that they want to move back home or otherwise leave...
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Many people who attend baseball games bring a glove with them just in case a ball comes their way. It’s almost expected that balls will enter the crowd and that you might get to walk away from the game with a great souvenir. However, a home run or a...
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