[AndrewC]

Perhaps "obligated" is too strong a word, because they can rule any way they choose. In this case, they could have ignored the US Supreme Court ruling, but since the ruling is recent, they should expect quick and decisive reversal by the US Supreme Court, along with a rebuke.

Recent? Well, I suppose we have to accept the recent land-grabbing decision by the SOOpreeem court using the "recent" rule.

nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. (taking it for private use is okay now)

[Dog Gone]

No, we don't have to accept it and the Supreme Court told us how. Have your state legislature pass a law prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. Many states have now done that.