What some considered abuses of this legal concept were seemingly halted by the decision in Wayne v. Hathcock in 2004, but a case just two years later allowed the substitution of the word "purpose" for "use" in one of its central requirements.
What some considered abuses of this legal concept were seemingly halted by the decision in Wayne v. Hathcock in 2004, but a case just two years later allowed the substitution of the word "purpose" for "use" in one of its central requirements. The result of that ruling was greater likelihood that the Pfizer Corporation could build a research facility in Connecticut. That case, Kelo v. New London, involved a partial taking. In a complete taking, owners can be compensated for "loss of goodwill", but this is rarely the case with easements. For 10 points, name this legal principle that allows governments to assume ownership of private property for public use provided that the owner is justly compensated. 
What some considered abuses of this legal concept were seemingly halted by the decision in Wayne v. Hathcock in 2004, but a case just two years later allowed the substitution of the word "purpose" for "use" in one of its central requirements.
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