Just compensation based on property’s highest and best use.

Jury may determine amount of compensation, if matter is postponed, new valuation may need to be established. Zoning ordinance may be a regulatory taking if all economic use of the property is lost.

Value enhancement due to project not included in fair market value; comparable sales must be of similar properties.

Severance damages may include loss of access or parking.

Compensation is not adjusted due to the presence of the public project being built.

Discusses some of the factors in determining Just Compensation.

Distinguishing general and special benefits in cases of severance damages.

Admissibility of evidence after date of evaluation to determine market value at time of acquisition.

Each property interest valued separately and individually.