City of Houston v. James & Elizabeth Carlson

A group of former condominium owners brings this inverse-condemnation action against the City of Houston, alleging their property was taken when the city ordered residents to vacate the condominium complex. The trial court sustained a plea to the jurisdiction after concluding the owners had not alleged a taking. The court of appeals reversed, and we granted the city’s petition for review. Having considered the record and relevant law, we agree with the trial court that the claim must be dismissed.

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