Four Arlington landowners got their day in the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth on Wednesday, arguing that Arlington acted unconstitutionally when it obtained their land through eminent domain for the new Cowboy stadium.One of the attorneys also argued that the city's lease with the Dallas Cowboys was illegal.
One of the Cowboy's victims, Walter Herrington, said "You can't take my land for a private individual like Jerry Jones."
The landowners want the previous rulings overturned, hopefully forcing the city to re-negotiate the lease with the Cowboys and the land deals.
17 lawsuits were heard on Wednesday. 20 more cases are waiting to be heard.
Charlie Scott had 11 parcels of land taken from him. He said, "I want to see the little man treated fairly."
I don't think that is going to happen until somehow these lawsuits reach a jurisdiction outside of Texas, if that is possible.
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