You purchase 150 acres of property in the Oregon mountains that is zoned for construction on pieces of land more than 40 acres in size. Before you build a home, the Oregon legislature passes the Preservation Act, which prohibits construction. Your land is nearly worthless now and you sue. Your basis for a suit against Oregon is:

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The basis for a suit against Oregon in this case would be an unconstitutional uncompensated government takings. The Preservation Act has rendered the property nearly worthless and has deprived the owner of any reasonable use of the property. This could be seen as a violation of the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause, which requires the government to provide just compensation when taking private property for public use.

You Purchase 150 Acres of Property in the Oregon Mountains