Re:Hyperloop Alpha [pdf]
by sukaka on Monday August 12, 2013 @07:25PM
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Could someone buy land in the potential path of this hyperloop then block access or sell the rights or land to make a profit?
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No, because of the principle of eminent domain, meaning the government of California can forcefully purchase the land for public use: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_domain
Legally, whoever tried this would be forced to give over the land for "fair market value", and if they were difficult about it they'd probably receive much less.