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Penn Central test in Massachusetts

8 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 2004–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York Citygreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2025
2 sentences

2004See discussion, part 4(b), infra. The Penn Central analysis considers (1) the economic impact of the government action; (2) the impact on the landowner’s reasonable investment-backed expectations; and (3) the character of the government action. 438 U.S. at 124 .

2004See discussion, part 4(b), infra. The Penn Central analysis considers (1) the economic impact of the government action; (2) the impact on the landowner’s reasonable investment-backed expectations; and (3) the character of the government action. 438 U.S. at 124 .

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Love Terminal Partners, L.P. v. United Statesgreen
cafc · 2018 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In other words, under the Penn Central factors there is no regulatory taking unless some economic injury was “caused by the government action at issue, not by some other factor.” Love Terminal Partners, L.P. v. United States, 889 F.3d 1331, 1345 (Fed.

2024In other words, under the Penn Central factors there is no regulatory taking unless some economic injury was “caused by the government action at issue, not by some other factor.” Love Terminal Partners, L.P. v. United States, 889 F.3d 1331, 1345 (Fed.

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Dalis v. Buyer Advertising, Inc.green
mass · 1994 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Dalis v. Buyer Advertising, Inc. , 418 Mass. 220 , 224 n.5, 636 N.E.2d 212 (1994). 9 In our view, the application of the multifactored Penn Central test to the effect of a particular regulatory scheme on a particular parcel of land is perhaps most similar to the question whether acts are "unfair or deceptive" within the meaning of G.

2019See Dalis v. Buyer Advertising, Inc. , 418 Mass. 220 , 224 n.5, 636 N.E.2d 212 (1994). 9 In our view, the application of the multifactored Penn Central test to the effect of a particular regulatory scheme on a particular parcel of land is perhaps most similar to the question whether acts are "unfair or deceptive" within the meaning of G.

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City of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes at Monterey, Ltd.green
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See, e.g., *796 Del Monte Dunes , 526 U.S. at 712 -713 , 119 S.Ct. 1624 . 10 Finally, we reject the plaintiff's contention that Del Monte Dunes itself established a right to a jury trial for a claim of regulatory taking.

2019See, e.g., *796 Del Monte Dunes , 526 U.S. at 712 -713 , 119 S.Ct. 1624 . 10 Finally, we reject the plaintiff's contention that Del Monte Dunes itself established a right to a jury trial for a claim of regulatory taking.

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Texaco Puerto Rico, Inc. v. Ocasio Rodriguezgreen
prd · 1990 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Texaco P.R., Inc. v. Ocasio Rodriguez, 749 F. Supp. 348, 358 (D.

2014See, e.g., Texaco P.R., Inc. v. Ocasio Rodriguez, 749 F. Supp. 348, 358 (D.

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Carolina Power & Light Co. v. United Statesgreen
uscfc · 2000 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Cf. Carolina Power & Light Co. v. United States, 48 Fed.

2014P.R. 1990) (reciting Penn Central factors and then employing Duquesne Light Co. “just and reasonable” rate of return standard); Carolina Power & Light Co. v. United States, 48 Fed.

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Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Boardgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Cf. Kavanau, 16 Cal. 4th at 772-773, 775 (employing confiscation analysis on due process claim and Penn Central analysis on takings claim).

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Giovanella v. Conservation Commissiongreen
mass · 2006 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010To determine the economic impact of the denial of the variance on the plaintiffs’ property, the first of the Penn Central factors, we consider the value of that property “before and after the alleged taking.” See Giovanella v. Conservation Comm’n of Ashland, supra at 725.

2010To determine the economic impact of the denial of the variance on the plaintiffs’ property, the first of the Penn Central factors, we consider the value of that property “before and after the alleged taking.” See Giovanella v. Conservation Comm’n of Ashland, supra at 725.

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Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Councilgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, 505 U.S. 1003, 1017 (1992), the Court established a limited exception to the use of the Penn Central factors in the “extraordinary circumstance when no productive or economically beneficial use of land is permitted” (emphasis in original).

2006In Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, 505 U.S. 1003, 1017 (1992), the Court established a limited exception to the use of the Penn Central factors in the “extraordinary circumstance when no productive or economically beneficial use of land is permitted” (emphasis in original).

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Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc.green
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Lingle, supra at 2082 (in Lucas context “the complete elimination of a property’s value is the determinative factor”). 17 We now turn to the Penn Central inquiry. ii.

2005See Lingle, supra at 2082 (in Lucas context “the complete elimination of a property’s value is the determinative factor”). 17 We now turn to the Penn Central inquiry. ii.

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Grenier v. Zoning Board of Appealsgreen
massappct · 2004 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See id. at 67-68 (distinguishing between “total” regulatory taking and Penn Central inquiry).

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Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agencygreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Lingle, supra; Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, supra at 321-326, 335-336 (2002) (temporary moratoria on development); Palazzolo, supra. The Penn Central framework eschews any “set formula” or “mathematically precise variables” for evaluating whether a regulatory taking has occurred, emphasizing instead “important guideposts” and “careful examination ... of all the relevant circumstances.” Palazzolo, supra at 633, 634, 636 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

2005See Lingle, supra; Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, supra at 321-326, 335-336 (2002) (temporary moratoria on development); Palazzolo, supra. The Penn Central framework eschews any “set formula” or “mathematically precise variables” for evaluating whether a regulatory taking has occurred, emphasizing instead “important guideposts” and “careful examination ... of all the relevant circumstances.” Palazzolo, supra at 633, 634, 636 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

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Palazzolo v. Rhode Islandgreen
scotus · 2001 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Lingle, supra; Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, supra at 321-326, 335-336 (2002) (temporary moratoria on development); Palazzolo, supra. The Penn Central framework eschews any “set formula” or “mathematically precise variables” for evaluating whether a regulatory taking has occurred, emphasizing instead “important guideposts” and “careful examination ... of all the relevant circumstances.” Palazzolo, supra at 633, 634, 636 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

2005See Lingle, supra; Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, supra at 321-326, 335-336 (2002) (temporary moratoria on development); Palazzolo, supra. The Penn Central framework eschews any “set formula” or “mathematically precise variables” for evaluating whether a regulatory taking has occurred, emphasizing instead “important guideposts” and “careful examination ... of all the relevant circumstances.” Palazzolo, supra at 633, 634, 636 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

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Daddario v. Cape Cod Commissiongreen
massappct · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

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Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank of Johnson Cityred
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Untalan v. Kapiolani Medical Center green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

12004–2004
Taylor v. United States green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

12004–2004
Daddario v. Cape Cod Commission green
mass · 1997
2 sentences

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

2004Generally, a regulatory taking claim is not ripe until “the government entity charged with implementing the regulations has reached a final decision regarding the application of the regulations to the property at issue.” Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 425 Mass. 411, 414 , cert, denied, 522 U.S. 1036 (1997), appeal after remand, Daddario v. Cape Cod Commn., 56 Mass. App. Ct. 764, 768-770 (2002), cert, denied, 540 U.S. 1005 (2003), quoting from Williamson County Regional Planning Commn. v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 186 (1985).

12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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