Housing & Redevelopment Authority Ex Rel. City of Richfield v. Walser Auto Sales, Inc.

OPINION

GILBERT, Justice.

In July, 2000, respondent Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Richfield commenced a quick take condemnation pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 117.042 (2000) to acquire real property owned by appellants Walser Auto Sales, Inc., Motor-werks, Inc., R.J. Walser, Paul Walser, and Andrew Walser. Appellants objected to the condemnation petition and the district court held a trial. In January 2001, the court granted respondent’s petition. This case presents the issue of whether an appeal challenging the public purpose of a quick take condemnation pursuant to Minn.Stat.…