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The '''Takings Clause''' is this provision in the [[Fifth Amendment]]: | The '''Takings Clause''' is this provision in the [[Fifth Amendment]]: | ||
| − | :nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation | + | :nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation |
| + | In other words, the '''Takings Clause''' requires government to compensate property owners when government "takes" their property. | ||
[[Category:United States Supreme Court Cases]] | [[Category:United States Supreme Court Cases]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Fifth Amendment]] | ||
Revision as of 23:01, October 27, 2007
The Takings Clause is this provision in the Fifth Amendment:
- nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation
In other words, the Takings Clause requires government to compensate property owners when government "takes" their property.