Summary
- The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island has invalidated the Town of Johnston's attempt to exercise eminent domain.
- The court ruled that the town had not been delegated the power to take property and could not create its own procedures for doing so.
- This decision is significant for local property owners, as it reinforces legal boundaries regarding eminent domain.
- The case highlights the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks in property acquisition efforts.
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