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Copyhold

heirs. By the Act of 1887 a notice o the tenant's right to enfranchise 'upon paying the lord's compensation and the steward's fees' was directed to be given by the steward of the manor to every tenant … think proper; and the Court of Queen's Bench (now the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice) will order the lord to allow such inspection, and if the lord then refuse, he will be attached.

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Person interested

a co-operative society registered under the relevant state law, or statutory authority is a person interested to determine just and proper compensation for the acquired land and is an aggrieved person, Neyvely Lignite Corporation Ltd. v. Spl.

eminent domain

owner of property taken by eminent domain, stating “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” State constitutions contain similar provisions requiring that the property owner receive just compensation for the property taken. … taken for public use, without just compensation.” State constitutions contain similar provisions requiring that the property owner receive just compensation for the property taken.

use

derive a benefit or profit in the exercise of a basic property right [the owner was entitled to just compensation when he was forced to sacrifice all beneficial use of the property] see also unnecessary hardship compare taking … that serves a legitimate or conceivable public purpose [nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation "U.S. Constitution amend. V"] see also eminent domain compare taking NOTE: If a taking of property is not

regulatory taking

to enact safety regulations) and for which the owner may seek a writ of mandamus, declaratory relief, or just compensation (as by inverse condemnation) compare physical taking, zoning NOTE: In order to determine whether a regulatory taking is

fair

as a basis for exchange [a wage] [a valuation] 3 : consistent with merit or importance [ and just compensation for the injuries] 4 : conforming with established laws or standards : being in accordance with a person's

inverse condemnation

inverse condemnation : an action brought against the government by a landowner to obtain just compensation for a taking of property effected without a formal exercise of eminent domain ;also : the taking alleged

physical taking

by a governmental action (as building a road) that exercises the right of eminent domain and for which just compensation must be given [argued that requiring the easement constituted a physical taking] compare regulatory taking

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