Section 13. Private Property for Public Use

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Private Property for Public Use

Private property shall not be taken, destroyed or damaged for public use, without just compensation therefor first paid or secured.

Summary: Requiring compensation for property destroyed or damaged for public use

Election Date: November 3, 1896

Votes For Ratification: 101,188

Votes Against Ratification: 56,839

Percent for Ratification: 64%

Percent Against Ratification: 36%

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Amendment Source: 1895 Chap 5

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/0if7hrbw527c213cqpbi9qkh5dm5m6e2

Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation therefore, first paid and secured.

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