Robert Milligan v. City of Red Oak, Iowa

Robert Milligan appeals the District Court’s 2 dismissal of his complaint against the city of Red Oak, Iowa, in which Milli-gan alleged a taking of his property by the city in violation of the Public Use Clauses of the United States and Iowa Constitutions. Milligan sought to permanently enjoin the city from taking his property through condemnation proceedings, arguing that the proposed taking was not for a public purpose. The parties consented to proceed before a magistrate judge, who entered findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment dismissing Milligan’s complaint. Milligan appeals,…