Sapero v. Mayor of Baltimore

We are presented in this case, yet again, with litigation stemming from the City of Baltimore’s use of quick-take condemnation. Specifically, this case arises out of an attempt by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (“the City”), appellee, to condemn several private properties via quick-take. 1 The properties in question, owned by Robert A. Sape ro, 2 appellant, are located at 1701-1709 North Charles Street (commonly referred to as the “Chesapeake Restaurant”) and 22-24 East Lanvale Street, both located in Baltimore City, Maryland (collectively referred to as “the Properties”). On…