Benenson v. United States

ELR Citation: ELR 20371
No(s). 368-75 (Ct. Cl. Jan 26, 1977)

The Court of Claims holds that governmental action to preserve the historic Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., has resulted in a taking without just compensation. Plaintiffs hold title to the Willard, having purchased it in 1961. A government advisory committee in 1964 called for demolition of the W...