eminent domain

The oceans are now the Kings highway and he owns them by right of eminent domain.

The obligation of contracts has been declared sacred; the right of eminent domain restricted by the provision for compensation.

As to eminent domain, they possess an undefined right to determine the time and manner of ascertaining the compensation.

The right of eminent domain nowhere justifies the taking of property for private use.

As we understand the principles of our government, the states possess the right of eminent domain.