New York is one of three states in the union that does not provide for jury trials in condemnation matters. Not only that, but there is a designated justice who is assigned to hear condemnation cases in every county. Many of our out of state colleagues who practice eminent domain law find that having the same judge is almost as incredible as not having a jury. Most of the time, the judges assigned to the condemnation part are interested in the subject and become experts in the law. Some courts… read more
July 31, 2017