To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine
A) the fair value of the property.
B) how soon the former owners should vacate their property.
C) how wide the highway should be.
D) whether the planned highway would violate any zoning laws.

Question

To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine​
A) ​the fair value of the property.
B) ​how soon the former owners should vacate their property.
C) ​how wide the highway should be.
D) ​whether the planned highway would violate any zoning laws.

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The subsequent proceeding will determine the fair value of the property being acquired by the state. This is known as an eminent domain proceeding, where just compensation must be paid to the former property owners. The other options, such as when the former owners should vacate and how wide the highway should be, are determined prior to the eminent domain proceeding. Zoning laws may also be considered prior to the acquisition of the property.

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