Walker v. United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND FINAL ORDER

BRADEN, Judge.

This case involves allegations of the taking of grazing and water rights by the United States Forest Service on two allotments in the Gila National Forest of New Mexico.

For the reasons stated herein, Plaintiffs may not recover compensation under 43 U.S.C. § 1752(g), because Plaintiffs’ grazing permit lawfully was cancelled. In addition, the court has determined that the Government has not taken any legally-cognizable property interest owned by Plaintiffs. Accordingly, the Government’s August 31, 2007 Motion for Summary Judgment is granted.

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