Section 2. Property taken by municipality

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Property taken by municipality

No municipal corporation shall take private property for public use, against the consent of the owner, without the necessity thereof being first established in the manner prescribed by the legislature.

Summary: Abolish jury verdict requirement for municipal eminent domain.

Election Date: April 4, 1961

Votes For Ratification: 348406

Votes Against Ratification: 259566

Percent for Ratification: 57%

Percent Against Ratification: 43%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1961 JR 12

Effective Date Source: WI Bd. State Canvassers, 1848-1978, Vol. 12, 266

Property taken by municipality

No municipal corporation shall take private property for public use against the consent of the owner, without the necessity thereof being first established by the verdict of a jury.

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