scope-of-the-project
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From 397 U.S. 14 - United States v. Reynolds · 1970Most cited · 596 citing opinions
if the 'lands were probably within the scope of the project from the time the Government was committed to it,' no enhancement in value attributable to the project is to be considered in awarding compensation. The rule does not require a showing that the land ultimately taken was actually specified in the original plans for the project. It need only be shown that during the course of the planning or original construction it became evident that land so situated would probably be needed for the public use.