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Public Pension Reform And The Takings Clause, Michael B. Kent Jr.
Public Pension Reform And The Takings Clause, Michael B. Kent Jr.
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This Article seeks to fill the gap left open by previous judicial and scholarly treatment and begin a more robust conversation about the role of the Takings Clause in public pension reform litigation.
North Carolina's Reincarnated Joint Tenancy: Oh Intent, Where Art Thou, Daniel R. Tilly, Patrick K. Hetrick
North Carolina's Reincarnated Joint Tenancy: Oh Intent, Where Art Thou, Daniel R. Tilly, Patrick K. Hetrick
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A mother, her daughter, and her son-in-law received title to a North Carolina home as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Little did the mother know that she was almost instantly destroying the newborn joint tenancy when, in order to finance the purchase price, she alone executed a mortgage note and deed of trust at the closing. When she died several years later with that mortgage loan in default, a legal dispute arose centered on whether "severance" of the joint tenancy had occurred. Following traditional joint tenancy law theory, the Court of Appeals decided somewhat reluctantly that the joint tenancy …
Weakening The “Ripeness Trap” For Federal Takings Claims: Sansotta V. Town Of Nags Head And Town Of Nags Head V. Toloczko, Michael B. Kent Jr.
Weakening The “Ripeness Trap” For Federal Takings Claims: Sansotta V. Town Of Nags Head And Town Of Nags Head V. Toloczko, Michael B. Kent Jr.
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The World Of Deadwood: Property Rights And The Search For Human Identity, Michael B. Kent Jr.
The World Of Deadwood: Property Rights And The Search For Human Identity, Michael B. Kent Jr.
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The year is 1876. Gold has been discovered in the fledgling camp of Deadwood, bringing hordes of new arrivals each day seeking to strike it rich. The allure of wealth is coupled with the allure of complete autonomy. There is no law. Although part of the United States, Deadwood is unaffiliated with any existing territorial government. It is free. Or is it? From this backdrop, HBO’s highly-acclaimed drama Deadwood springs forth. Series creator David Milch is frank about his mission behind the story: to explore how order arises from chaos. The assignment and protection of property rights play central roles …
Pavesich, Property And Privacy: The Common Origins Of Property Rights And Privacy Rights, Michael B. Kent Jr.
Pavesich, Property And Privacy: The Common Origins Of Property Rights And Privacy Rights, Michael B. Kent Jr.
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