[still lurking]

I do not believe the government has the right to take her property. This case appears in part to be a major mistake on her part. She wanted to negotiate the deal without any advice or help. Unsophisticated? No, naive.

[pgyanke]

Negotiations are one thing. If there's no contract, there's no deal. If there is a contract, I would expect the local government would produce it to forestall any more delays. That they have to fight in court doesn't bolster their position.

So she negotiated poorly... for this she loses her property? If she signed no contract, she is under no obligation.