After a county-run airport changed its flight patterns, an owner of nearby property was bothered by constant aircraft noise. The owner brought suit against the airport demanding just compensation for the damage to the value of his property. This is an example of:
A. condemnation
B. police power
C. equitable severance
D. inverse condemnation
Answer: D. inverse condemnation
Explanation: If a private owner believes that action by a government entity has destroyed the value of his property, he may file an inverse condemnation action.
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