City of Greensboro v. Pearce

EAGLES, Judge.

Plaintiff first argues that the trial court’s findings of fact do not support its conclusion of law that plaintiff has inversely condemned defendants’ entire tract. We agree and vacate the trial court’s order and remand for additional findings.

The United States Constitution provides, inter alia, that “private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation.” U.S. Const, amend. V. The North Carolina Constitution provides the same fundamental protection against private property being taken for public use without just compensation. Finch v. City of Durham,…