Property Ownership
A condemnation action in Delaware terminates the owner's property rights through:
AVoluntary sale to the government
BEminent domain proceedings where the government pays just compensation✓ Correct
CTax foreclosure
DCourt action based on nuisance
Explanation
Condemnation is the legal process through which the government exercises eminent domain, acquiring private property for public use and paying just compensation to the owner.
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