Land Use & Zoning
A Utah property owner's land is taken by eminent domain for a highway expansion. Just compensation is determined by:
AThe owner's purchase price
BThe property's fair market value at the time of the taking✓ Correct
CThe county assessor's value
DThe appraiser selected by the owner
Explanation
The Fifth Amendment requires payment of just compensation, which is generally the fair market value of the property (or portion taken) at the time of the taking—what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller.
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