The Bartons Own 10 Acres of Land

question 31

Essay

The Bartons own 10 acres of land.One day they look out of their window and see the state highway department digging up one end of their property.When they speak with the head of the road crew, they learn for the first time that their land has been taken by the state to be used for a new highway, pursuant to a statute that requires only that notice of the take be advertised in a newspaper for ten consecutive days.The Bartons think this is unfair.What is the state required to do when it takes land? What due process rights have been violated, and how?

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