I’m studying and need help with a Business Law question to help me learn.

Sam owns an acre of land on Red River. The government dams the river. A lake forms behind the dam, covering Sam's land. Does the government owe Sam anything?

                                            If so, what? If not, why?

These individual works should each include the following:

• An in-depth submission that should be free of spelling and grammar errors.
• An essay containing a minimum of 200 words.
• You will be assessed on the rationale you use in addressing the questions/issue posted, and how well you justify your argument regarding this issue.
• Your response must be thought provoking, have well developed ideas and/or opinions, and should reference any supporting material from the text, lecture or other sources you have used to complete the assignment.

You may use your text or the internet as a reference, but remember to cite your sources according to APA guidelines.  For citation guidelines, please refer to the table in the APA Style section of the syllabus.