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Sam owns an acre of land on Red River. The government dams the river. A lake forms behind the dam, covering Sam's land. Does the government owe Sam anything? If yes why? If no why not?
12 years ago

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Ms. Sue
I believe it comes under the law of eminent domain, so the government does need to pay Sam for the land.

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/eminent+domain
12 years ago

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