Orneta v. City of Plainfield

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC represented adjoining property owners in the challenge to a condemnation redevelopment area.  The matter was quickly resolved once a complaint was filed and the City agreed to remove the properties from the condemnation redevelopment area.

Other Notable Cases & Decisions

Related appellate victories and redevelopment decisions from Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart.

Malanga v. Township of West Orange

On appeal, the appellate court overturned the decision of the trial court, and found that the record lacked adequate basis for finding that the property was a blighted redevelopment area.

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In the matter of Bogota Redevelopment Area

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC represented the interests of a tennis club when the municipality proposed including a portion of their assembled properties in a condemnation redevelopment area. Our attorneys successfully cross-examined the Borough’s planner resulting in the removal of our clients’ properties from the redevelopment area.

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