Thread: City doesn't have authority to do mandatory evacuations
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Old 09-07-2005   #4
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Default Re: City doesn't have authority to do mandatory evacuations
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Originally Posted by Nickatilynx
Force some people out of there homes without authority?

Thats a lawsuit...
Ever hear of "eminent domain"?

Addenum: It's called "compulsory purchase" in England and Wales.
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