Select Eminent Domain Results
Eminent domain and zoning attorney David Murray has established a track record of successful results for clients in North Carolina eminent domain and zoning cases. Below are sample results that David has obtained for clients as their lawyer to show what may be possible through resolution of a case.
City of Charlotte Taking of Easements – U-Haul Truck Rental
Case: City v. Amerco Real Estate Co. (Mecklenburg County)
Initial Offer: $246,950
Compensation Obtained: $1,470,000
Primary Damages: Sidewalk, drainage and utility easements
Date of Payment: July 2023
495% Increase
NCDOT Taking of Access – Gas Station
Case: NCDOT v. SNS Group (Rowan County)
Initial Offer: $592,000
Compensation Obtained: $1,100,000
Primary Damages: Blocking of both driveway entrances
Date of Payment: July 2022
86% increase
NCDOT Taking of Right of Way – Commercial Corner Site
Case: NCDOT v. Panjwani Investments (Rowan County)
Offer: $188,725
Compensation Obtained: $350,000
Primary Damages: Loss of land along street frontage
Date of Payment: July 2022
85% Increase
NCDOT Taking for Offramp – Restaurant Site
Case: NCDOT v. Chen Partners of Kannapolis (Cabarrus County)
Initial Offer: $190,050
Compensation obtained: $300,000
Primary Damages: New drainage easements next to building
Date of Payment: November 2022
58% Increase
NCDOT Taking of Right of Way - Circle K Gas Station
Case: NCDOT v. Rachel LLC (Cabarrus County)
Initial Offer: $111,375
Compensation obtained: $220,000
Primary Damages: Loss of parking spaces
Date of Payment: October 2022
98% Increase
Gas Company Taking of Pipeline Easement – Residential Site
Case: Withheld (Stanly County)
Initial Offer: $63,515
Compensation obtained: $160,000
Primary Damages: Pipeline splitting site in half
Date of Payment: June 2022
152% Increase
NCDOT Taking of Right of Way – Residential Site
Case: NCDOT v. Roberson (Gaston County)
Initial Offer: $57,175
Compensation obtained: $128,000
Primary Damages: Loss of land along street frontage
Date of Payment: July 2023
124% Increase
NCDOT Taking of Access – Residential Site
Case: NCDOT v. Huffstetler (Gaston County)
Initial Offer: $27,000
Compensation obtained: $105,000
Primary Damages: Blocking of second driveway entrance
Date of Payment: August 2023
289% Increase
Partial Taking – Utility Company for Powerline easement
Case: Withheld (Mecklenburg County)
Initial Offer: $8,000
Compensation obtained: $50,000
Primary Damages: Powerline splitting portion of site
Date of Payment: August 2022
525% increase
The above sample results were achieved based upon many factors and results differ between cases. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and not every case in which we have been involved has resulted in a similar outcome.
