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Just Compensation Cases

City of Hildale v. Cooke

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

Cornish Town v. Koller

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.

Davis County v. Zions First National Bank

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

The Carpet Barn v. UDOT

Severance damages may include loss of access or parking.

Tooele County v. Ferrebee

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

UDOT v. Admiral Beverage Corp.

Discusses some of the factors in determining Just Compensation.

UDOT v. Boggess-Draper (UT Ct. App.) (2025)

Distinguishing general and special benefits in cases of severance damages.

UDOT v. Boggess-Draper (Utah Sup. Ct.) (2020)

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

UDOT v. FPA West Point, LLC

Each property interest valued separately and individually.
Appellate Decisions

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