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Jurisdictional Limitations On Intangible Property In Eminent Domain: Focus On The Indianapolis Colts, Ellen Z. Mufson Apr 1985

Jurisdictional Limitations On Intangible Property In Eminent Domain: Focus On The Indianapolis Colts, Ellen Z. Mufson

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Recent Development--U.S. Legislation To Prosecute Terrorists: Antiterrorism Or Legalized Kidnapping?, Catherine C. Fisher Jan 1985

Recent Development--U.S. Legislation To Prosecute Terrorists: Antiterrorism Or Legalized Kidnapping?, Catherine C. Fisher

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Recent Development examines the jurisdictional bases for the proposed extraterritorial extension of The Terrorist Prosecution Act to crimes that do not occur within the territory of the United States and to persons who are not United States citizens. The historical basis for allowing the prosecution of persons who have been forcibly brought into the court's jurisdiction and constitutional due process concerns that accompany such enforcement means are also detailed. Also discussed is the potential conflict between the Act and United States foreign relations law, particularly with respect to the possible forceful intrusion by the United States upon another state's …


The Emerging Doctrine Of "Forum Non Conveniens": A Comparison Of The Scottish, English And United States Applications, Raymond T. Abbott Jan 1985

The Emerging Doctrine Of "Forum Non Conveniens": A Comparison Of The Scottish, English And United States Applications, Raymond T. Abbott

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Note will first examine the development of "forum non conveniens" in Scotland, the country of the doctrine's origin. It will compare the doctrine to the traditional English policy of staying proceedings in situations involving vexation or oppression, and examine how the liberalization of the English policy has led ultimately to the recognition of forum non conveniens as an appropriate description for the factors an English court will consider prior to a dismissal or stay of an action. Similarly, the doctrine of forum non conveniens in the United States will be compared with the doctrines in the other two jurisdictions, …


Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Debtors: When May Creditors Sue At Home?, Gene R. Shreve Jan 1985

Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Debtors: When May Creditors Sue At Home?, Gene R. Shreve

Articles by Maurer Faculty

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When May State Courts Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Class Members, Gene R. Shreve Jan 1985

When May State Courts Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Class Members, Gene R. Shreve

Articles by Maurer Faculty

No abstract provided.


The Putative Marriage Doctrine, Christopher L. Blakesley Jan 1985

The Putative Marriage Doctrine, Christopher L. Blakesley

Scholarly Works

The classic putative marriage doctrine is substantive, ameliorative or corrective; it is designed to allow all the civil effects -- rights, privileges, and benefits -- which obtain in a legal marriage to flow to parties to a null marriage who had a good faith belief that their "marriage" was legal and valid. Most jurisdictions in the United States have developed equitable analogues to the putative spouse doctrine that provide all or part of the relief afforded by the classic doctrine.

If a marriage is declared to be null or void, that declaration is retroactive to the day that the null …


Vouching: In Or Out? Jan 1985

Vouching: In Or Out?

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


Can A Tribal Court Be Enjoined From Exercising Jurisdiction Over Nonmembers Of The Tribe?, Richard B. Collins Jan 1985

Can A Tribal Court Be Enjoined From Exercising Jurisdiction Over Nonmembers Of The Tribe?, Richard B. Collins

Publications

No abstract provided.