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Scotus North Dakota Land Case
Supreme Court case could force landowners to pay court fees if federal law wins.
In brief
Supreme Court case could force landowners to pay court fees if federal law wins. Supreme Court justices may require landowners to pay court fees if federal law overrides state law in North Dakota land dispute. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
North Dakota Land Dispute
A Supreme Court case out of North Dakota could have major implications for landowners everywhere.
Eminent Domain Conflict
When the government takes land, it has to pay the owner. That is called eminent domain, and it is in the Constitution.
Legal Battle Outcome
Landowners won but were left with $380,000 in legal fees after a multi-year dispute.
The big picture
Supreme Court justices may require landowners to pay court fees if federal law overrides state law in North Dakota land dispute.
