Available in print October 19, 2007 Colorado Eminent Domain Practice is a comprehensive guide and summary of the law of eminent domain in Colorado. It is designed not only as a useful resource and tool for attorneys practicing in the area of eminent domain on a regular basis, but also for those who may never have tried an eminent domain case. Colorado Eminent Domain Practice includes an in-depth discussion of both the procedural and substantive constitutional provisions, state statutes and case law that govern the condemnation of property at all stages and levels of the acquisition process. The book addresses what every condemning entity and landowner representative should know about the pre-condemnation process, the filing and prosecution of an eminent proceeding, and the appellate process that may follow. Colorado Eminent Domain Practice covers many of the core legal principles that are generally encountered in eminent domain cases, like just compensation, authority to condemn, public purpose, good faith negotiations, necessity and other defensive challenges, obtaining immediate possession, and presenting a valuation case to a commission or jury. The book also addresses many of the valuation and appraisal concepts that are involved in such proceedings, including highest and best use, date of value, and project enhancement. Finally, this book contains an excellent summary of the basic valuation approaches that are employed in ascertaining reasonable market value, such as the comparable sales, cost, and income approaches. |
