Zoning authorities given wide latitude of discretion. Equitable defenses for zoning ordinance only available in exceptional circumstances.
City of Hildale v. Cooke
Just compensation based on property’s highest and best use.
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.
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.
Bagford v. Ephraim City
Although a contract may be a type of property right, there is no taking if a public agency does not renew a contract.
UDOT v. FPA West Point, LLC
Each property interest valued separately and individually.
Carrier v. Lindquist
Property along public roads entitled to access to and from that road.
Bingham v. Roosevelt City
Discusses what constitutes a “protectible property right.”