Forensic Survey Mapping And Engineering In Eminent Domain Cases

Abstract

The Forensic Surveyor And Engineer Play Important Roles In The Evaluation Of An Eminent Domain Case. Their Analysis Can Provide The Major Support For Damages And For The Valuation Of The Property. It Is Important That The Engineer Communicate Regularly With The Attorney, Appraiser, And Other Experts To Ensure That They Understand And Correctly Interpret His Analysis. The Engineer Must Prepare His Analysis And Exhibits In A Way That Will Be Beneficial And Understandable To Non-Engineers. A Thorough Engineering Analysis, Combined With Constant Communication With The Members Of The Team, Can Be An Important Contributing Factor In The Determination Of Full Compensation Related To A Right-Of- Way Acquisition.