Appeals Court Decision Changes Arizona Law

On March 6, 2007, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a lengthy opinion in favor of Zeitlin & Zeitlin's client, which changed Arizona statutory and constitutional law.  The Court of Appeals held that the date value is determined in a condemnation case is the date a condemning authority takes possession of property where there is a gap between the time a case is filed and the time possession is taken.

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Verdict Reached in Toll Brothers Seizure

January 26, 2008

On January 25, 2008, a jury in Scottsdale returned a verdict of $81.9 million in City of Scottsdale v. Toll Brothers, after a two and a half week trial. Dale Zeitlin successfully obtained a verdict that was $48 million more than the City’s appraisal.

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383 Acres Being Condemned by City of Scottsdale

January 8, 2008

Trial in Largest Condemnation Case in Arizona History Began on January 8, 2008
Dale Zeitlin Representing Toll Brothers: 383 Acres Being Condemned by
City of Scottsdale

On January 8, 2008, the trial in City of Scottsdale v. Toll Brothers began.  Dale represents Toll Brothers, from whom the City of Scottsdale has taken 383 acres of a 783-acre parcel of pristine desert land in North Scottsdale.  Toll values the land taken at $107 million and the City of Scottsdale values it at $34 million.  The trial is expected to last several weeks.

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