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C803 (virtual) - Eminent Domain Law Basics

June 01, 2023
8:00 AM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT
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Course Number:	C803
Course Title:	Eminent Domain Law Basics
Course Level:	Intermediate
IRWA Credits:	16 QEU / CEU
AQB Credits:	Non Applicable
Prerequisites:	Not applicable

Course Description
This course discusses the characteristics and sources of eminent domain law, and analyzes the many components of the constitutional right of eminent domain. Participants will gain an understanding of the meaning of just compensation and the legal aspects of valuation, and will be able to describe the key players in the eminent domain process.
Credentialing
Industry: An intermediate course that is required for the Transportation pathway in the SR/WA program and can be applied towards the Oil & Gas and Electric & Utilities pathway in the SR/WA program. Specialist: An elective for the R/W-NAC program.
Topics
Introduction to subject, characteristics of the power, brief historical perspective, distinguished from other governmental powers, delegation of the power Primary sources of law, constitutional provisions, statutory provisions rules, regulations, policies, procedures; court decisions Breakdown/analysis of the Modern Rule, types of property which can be taken meaning of “taken”, meaning of “or damaged”, meaning of “public use” Just compensation/legal aspects of valuation, market value standard, incidental losses/special problems; laws affecting scope, approach, methodology; laws affecting substantive aspects of valuation, planning and pre-condemnation activities, damages to remainder, benefits, special problems such as trees, crops, minerals; condemnation proceedings Roles of right of way professionals engineers, title investigators, appraisers, negotiators, relocation agents