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Title 19 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes contains the general expropriation statutes, and it governs takings by public bodies and certain quasi-public entities, such as utilities. La. R.S. 19:2.1 specifically authorizes the state or its political corporations or subdivisions to take private property for public use in accordance with Article 1, § 4 and Article VI, § 21 of the…
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Read about the Louisiana Court of Appeal’s opinion in the Lowenburg v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans here: https://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/2020/08/construction-impacts-from-public-project-are-not-quality-of-life-general-damages-but-takings-requiri.html
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