Steve owns his house in fee simple.The state wishes to build a much-needed new highway through the center of his house.Steve does not want to give up his home.The state will be able to take the land through the use of its condemnation power,also called:
A) highway robbery.
B) adverse possession.
C) eminent domain.
D) prescription easement rights.

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Eminent domain is the government's legal authority to take private property for public use, as long as the owner is fairly compensated. In this case, the state would use eminent domain to acquire Steve's land for the purpose of building a new highway. Highway robbery and adverse possession are not relevant to this situation. Prescription easement rights refer to a legal right to use someone else's property, which is also not applicable here.

Steve Owns His House in Fee Simple