Eminent Domain Ordinance Need Not State Public Use
By: Donald Scarinci | Published: 2026-10-12 13:04:01 | Source: scarincilawyer.com
In Borough of Seaside Park v. Shree Jyoti, LLC (A-2-25/089599) (Decided August 10, 2026), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that municipalities are not required to specify, within the ordinance authorizing the taking, the public purpose for which private property is being taken. According to the Court, either the Eminent Domain Act (EDA) nor the Local Lands and Buildings…
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