If the Government Takes Land from a Private Owner Without

question 96

Multiple Choice

If the government takes land from a private owner without the consent of the owner it is exercising the right of:

• A) eminent domain
• B) caveat emptor
• C) easement publica
• D) Landham Act action
• E) none of the other choices

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