before-and-after method - a method of appraisal used to determine the value of a property that has been "partially taken? by some government action. This method compares the presumed value of a property before and after some action or change in the property that has reduced its utility. Used primarily to establish compensation for property owners who suffer damages as a result of government action that unfairly reduces the value of their property. See also condemnation  and eminent domain .

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