Lower Court Holding
Decision of the Connecticut Supreme Court
The principal issue in this appeal is whether the public use clauses of the Federal and State constitutions authorize the exercise of the eminent domain power in furtherance of a significant economic development plan that is projected to create in excess of 1,000 jobs, to increase tax and other revenues, and to revitalize an economically distressed city, including its downtown and waterfront areas. The Plaintiffs, owners of certain real property in the City of New London, appeal from the judgment of the trial court denying their request for permanent injunctive relief to prevent the Defendants, the City of New London,…
