Archive for Lee Ownby
Beyond Eminent Domain
Mr. Ownby is an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee. “I want your land!” If your neighbor made this statement and you did not want to sell, that would be the end of it, unless he fielded an army against you and took it by force. But, if he persuaded City Hall to take it for him, [...]
1Mar1990 | Lee Ownby | 2 comments | ContinuedPrivate Property: In Need of Historic Preservation
Mr. Ownby is an attorney in Knoxville. Tennessee. Almost everyone is saddened by the demolition of an old, historic building. But sometimes an old structure be comes the focus of a heated conflict between preservationists and those who wish to exercise their property rights. What is frightening in such a case is that many people [...]
1Aug1989 | Lee Ownby | 0 comments | Continued-
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