Kelo v. City of New London

Who was involved?
- Susette Kelo, and the City of New London, Connecticut.

What happened?
- This case involved the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to further economic development.  The case arose when a privately owned property was condemned for use as a part of a comprehensive redevelopment plan which compromised over 3,000 jobs and over a million dollars in tax revenues.  The Courts 5-4 decision ruled that the benefits enjoyed by the community qualified as a permissible public use under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.  The city agreed to move Kelo's house to a new place and to pay compensation to other homeowners.

Where and when did it occur?
- This event occured on February 22, 2005 in the City of New London, Connecticut.

How and why was it brought to the Supreme Court?
-Certiorari to the Supreme Court of Connecticut and petitioners said it would violate the "Public Use" part of the Takings Clause in the Fifth Amendment.