Land Use & Zoning
A North Dakota property owner whose land is taken by eminent domain for a highway expansion has the right to:
AReject the taking entirely if they refuse compensation
BReceive just compensation and contest the amount through the court system if they disagree✓ Correct
CDemand the government take the entire property rather than a portion
DOnly negotiate privately with the highway department
Explanation
In eminent domain proceedings, the government has the right to take private property for public use, but the property owner is entitled to just compensation. If the owner disagrees with the offered compensation, they can challenge the amount in court in a condemnation proceeding.
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