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Long Branch, New Jersey v. Bruce MacCloud

Date: 09-27-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Daniel Waldman

Court: Superior Court, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Paul Fernicola, Bowe & Fernicola, Red Bank, New Jersey

Defendant's Attorney:

William Ward, Carlin & Ward, P.C., Florham Park, New Jersey

Description:

The Long Branch, New Jersey sued Bruce MacCloud on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation a Victorian style house owned by MacCloud to make way for a massive redevelopment project. The City paid MacCloud $140,000 for the property but he demanded $630,000. MacCloud objected to the taking claiming that it was an abuse of the power of eminent domain.

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict for $220,000.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Editor's Note: News reports about this case reported that MacCloud objected to the taking of his property as an improper exercise of the power of eminent domain by Long Branch. The United States Supreme Court addressed this issue recently and held that the taking of private property for urban redevelopment was not unconstitutional but that has not settled the issue. Legislation has been introduced in a number of state legislatures to ban the practice. The problem is that the taking of private property for private development, railroads, power lines, pipelines, etc., has occurred throughout the history of the republic.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Long Branch, New Jersey v. Bruce MacCloud?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict for $220,000.

Which court heard Long Branch, New Jersey v. Bruce MacCloud?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Monmouth County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Daniel Waldman.

Who were the attorneys in Long Branch, New Jersey v. Bruce MacCloud?

Plaintiff's attorney: Paul Fernicola, Bowe & Fernicola, Red Bank, New Jersey. Defendant's attorney: William Ward, Carlin & Ward, P.C., Florham Park, New Jersey.

When was Long Branch, New Jersey v. Bruce MacCloud decided?

This case was decided on September 27, 2007.