California Partition Law Blog
What is the Eminent Domain Process?
The eminent domain process begins with an environmental review, negotiations with property owners, a hearing before a public entity, and then eventually, an eminent domain lawsuit. After some preliminary negotiations, a public entity will generally hold a hearing on something called a “Resolution of Necessity.” This is a formal determination by a governmental entity that a piece of private property is required for the construction of public work. Following the hearing on a resolution of necessity, the governmental entity will file a lawsuit in eminent domain.