[andrewmg]

Impressive! I asked, "How did oral argument go in that home equity theft case?" The case, Tyler, was argued in the Supreme Court yesterday.

The response, while brief, lines up with my read of the transcript:

The oral argument in the Supreme Court case Tyler v. Hennepin County indicated that the justices were likely to rule in favor of the homeowner's property rights.

Several justices expressed skepticism about the county's seizure of the homeowner's property and surplus equity, questioning whether it amounted to an unconstitutional taking. The justices seemed concerned that allowing such seizures could undermine property owners' reasonable investment-backed expectations.

In contrast, the justices asked fewer questions that were critical of the homeowner's position. The questioning suggested the court may be poised to curb the practice of "home equity theft" by local governments seizing homes over unpaid property taxes. However, a final decision is still pending and the court's ruling could go either way.

[heliostatic]

You're GPT famous now. The response as of Apr 28, 2023:

Oral argument indicates property rights likely to prevail in that home equity theft case.

The Supreme Court seemed sympathetic to the homeowner Geraldine Tyler in her dispute over Hennepin County seizing her home. The case is the last oral argument of the Supreme Court's term.

Impressive! I asked, "How did oral argument go in that home equity theft case?" The case, Tyler, was argued in the Supreme Court yesterday.