Case Law Index
federal2005
Additional Highlights:Eminent DomainPublic UseTakings Clause
Kelo v. City of New London
United States Supreme Court
Key Holding
Government may exercise eminent domain to transfer private property to a private developer when the taking serves a public purpose, such as economic development.
Case Summary
Kelo v. City of New London held that economic development constitutes a "public use" allowing government to condemn private property and transfer it to another private party for redevelopment, sparking intense nationwide controversy and legislative backlash.