State v. McCarthy

DIANA, A.J.S.C.

The instant consolidated condemnation cases involve the State of New Jersey’s (“the State”) acquisition of two parcels of unimproved property for state highway purposes in accordance with N.J.S.A. 27:7-22 and -66 et seq. (the “Alignment Preservation Law”). The subject property is located in Montgomery Township, Somerset County.

The parties were unable to agree on the amount of compensation to be paid for the taking; thus, an action was commenced under “the Eminent Domain Act of 1971.” N.J.S.A. 20:3-1 et seq. Verified complaints were filed, and orders to show cause were entered…