The case of Kelo V. city of New London has become an infamous case, based on how the Supreme Court decided a case about eminent domain. Eminent domain in the context of the law is defined as the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. In the decision of Kelo V City of New London, the Supreme Court, applied precedents on the takings clause of the 5th amendment; “Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” Traditionally takings for public use included; highways, schools, transportation and other government operated projects. To understanding the case fully you must familiarize yourself with the term Precedent, which when used used in the