Category: Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Easements, Eminent Domain, and Landowner Rights
Easements are a recurring issue for landowners and I regularly receive calls with a number of common questions. As oil and gas gathering infrastructure catch up with the boom, landowners in the region will continue to receive requests for easements. If you receive an easement proposal, it is an important preliminary question whether the developer … Read More
Regulators consider first major pipeline since DAPL
Attorney Derrick Braaten quoted in story about new pipeline: Bismarck attorney Derrick Braaten, who represents about a handful of landowners along the proposed route, also petitioned to intervene in the case. The landowners want to make sure their interests are protected as they negotiate easements, with a focus on proper land reclamation, Braaten said. Regulators … Read More
Eminent Domain Abuse
In any eminent domain proceeding, there is a question of what amount is “just compensation” for the property being taken. In my experience, there can be significant differences in how developers arrive at a compensation offer. There is a serious need for clarification and amendments to the law in North Dakota to address the appropriate … Read More