The City of Calgary Wants to Construct a New Rapid

question 18

Multiple Choice

The City of Calgary wants to construct a new rapid transit line on 17^th Avenue. It requires more land along the road, so it enters into negotiations to purchase the land from the current owners. Some owners refuse to sell. What can it do to acquire the property?

• A) Escheat.
• B) Expropriation.
• C) Injunction.
• D) Specific Performance.
• E) Nothing.

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