A judge in Middlesex County, New Jersey, has overturned a city's attempt to take away two properties by eminent domain. The owners of the properties, a tire shop and a four-family home, are declaring victory after the judge ruled that Perth Amboy had not provided "substantially, credible evidence" that their properties should be deemed "areas in need of redevelopment". The judge also declared void the town's designation of these properties as blighted. The city had attempted to take them by eminent-deeming, claiming they were too close to the road and were similar to other properties in the city. However, the owners had to file a lawsuit against this decision.