The Government Wants to Take an Open Lot Owned by Sabrina

Multiple Choice

The government wants to take an open lot owned by Sabrina and build a police station. Sabrina is offered $50,000 for the land, but she wants to keep the land or at least receive more money. Must Sabrina sell the land, and if so, must she sell it for the offered price?

A) If she owns the land in fee simple absolute, she is not required to sell the land at any price.
B) Sabrina need not sell the land, however, she can insist the government pays fair market value for the land.
C) Sabrina must sell the land if the government's use is for a legitimate public purpose, however, she can insist the government pays fair market value for the land.
D) If she owns the land in fee simple absolute, she is required to sell the land, but she can demand a higher price.
E) Sabrina must sell the land to the government, and the government must pay the fair market value, unless it is her primary residence, then Sabrina need not sell the property.