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Eminent Domain Case: Manila vs. Chinese Community by Banana is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The City of Manila sought to expropriate a portion of a private cemetery to extend Rizal Avenue. The defendants argued this was unnecessary as other routes were available and would cause irreparable loss. The lower court found the public improvement was not necessary on that particular strip of land. The City of Manila appealed, arguing it had the right to exercise eminent domain and courts could not determine necessity. The Supreme Court held that while the legislature grants the power of eminent domain, c

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Banana

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