Public Use Requirement

Constitutional mandate that eminent domain takings must serve the public interest, not merely private parties.

Paulk et al v. Tennessee Valley Authority
  1. Paulk et al v. Tennessee Valley Authority
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (July 28, 2023)
  3. DefendantsTennessee Valley AuthorityPlaintiffsRobby PaulkLinda PaulkJudgesWilliam H. Pryor Jr.Jill A. PryorEmily C. MarksInstitutionsU.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitTennessee Valley Authority
  4. Case Tags: Eminent Domain;Public Use Requirement;Electric Transmission Infrastructure;Eleventh Circuit Ruling