The fifth amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that no private property shall be taken for a public use without the payment of just compensation. (Elton Gallegly)

The fifth amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that no private property shall be taken for a public use without the payment of just compensation.

Elton Gallegly

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