Conditions for the Exercise of the Power of Eminent Domain (Sec. 9, Art. III)

1. Existence of public use – whatever is beneficially employed for the community may be identified as for public use.

2. Payment of Just Compensation – the amount to be paid by for the expropriated property shall be determined by the proper court, based on the fair market value at the time of the taking of the property.

3. Observance of due process of law – the owner shall have due notice and hearing in the expropriation proceeding.