 For example, in some jurisdictions a public entity has standing to commence an action to condemn private property only if it is able to demonstrate that it could not reach a resolution with the property owner.Often, the courts make a legal presumption that a resolution cannot be reached if the public entity make an offer in good faith and have that offer rejected.In this context, the public entity is usually able to demonstrate that it was bargaining in good faith if the offer made was based on an independent appraisal.