Judge rules in favor of OSU on eminent domain case

Monday, July 23, 2007

Oklahoma State University released the following statement Monday after District Judge Donald Worthington ruled during a non-jury trial that OSU has the right of eminent domain to purchase the final property in the first phase of its athletic expansion north of Boone Pickens Stadium:
 
“We are very pleased the judge ruled today in our favor on every issue. Today’s ruling validates we did indeed negotiate in good faith with this property owner. In addition, the judge also ruled that the property will be used for a valid public purpose. We look forward to a jury determining a final price for the property and bringing this matter to a close. We are also pleased with the fact we were able to purchase 99% of the properties for the OSU Athletic Village Complex through voluntary negotiations with property owners. We commend the OSU Foundation for the thoughtful leadership it provided throughout this process.”