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What is Amigable v. Cuenca: Government Expropriation Case about?

1) The petitioner owned a lot that the government used for road purposes without expropriation proceedings or a negotiated sale. 2) The issue is whether the petitioner can sue the government for damages in lieu of just compensation. 3) The court ruled yes, that when the government takes private property without legal expropriation or sale, the owner can sue for compensation, as immunity from suit cannot allow injustice against citizens.

Author

Jiha Tanaga

Language

EN