Some local governments have sought to stretch their eminent domain power as a means of augmenting revenue by expanding their tax base.

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Fifteen state supreme courts have ruled on the issue of this perverse exercise of the power of eminent domain.

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Regulated utilities are granted the power of eminent domain to build and maintain their infrastructure, but in return must offer service to all residents.

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