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Lucas v. South Carolina
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| Lucas v. South Carolina | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | 505 U.S. 1003 |
| Date decided | June 29, 1992 |
Facts
- Lucas purchased 2 un-developed beachfront parcels of land in South Carolina.
- Lucas wanted to build a single-family house on each parcel.
- Before the construction could commence, the state of South Carolina banned residential development on the parcels.
Procedural History
Lucas sued the South Carolina Coastal Council.
Arguments
- Lucas argued that the ban on residential development by the beach was a regulatory taking requiring "just compensation."
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