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The Evolution Of The Public Trust Doctrine And The Degradation Of Trust Re- Sources: Courts, Trustees And Political Power In Wisconsin, Melissa K. Scanlan
The Evolution Of The Public Trust Doctrine And The Degradation Of Trust Re- Sources: Courts, Trustees And Political Power In Wisconsin, Melissa K. Scanlan
Melissa K. Scanlan
The public trust doctrine is rooted in ancient Roman law and the Wisconsin Constitution. Ancient Roman jurists be- lieved that the natural law concept that the waters are common to all was not subject to the changing whims of legis- latures. Similarly, modern theorists assert that a constitutionally-based doctrine will be more insulated from politics. This Comment demonstrates the limits of these theories. The trust doctrine is not immutable. Based on interviews with the trustees of Wisconsin's water resources, this Comment uncovers the constraints on the trustees. It shows that trust resources are at risk due to politically-motivated decisions and …
Polemics: The Concept Of Legalization - Or - The Concept Of Plagiarism, Alec Stone Sweet
Polemics: The Concept Of Legalization - Or - The Concept Of Plagiarism, Alec Stone Sweet
Alec Stone Sweet
No abstract provided.
An International Law Institution In Crisis: Rethinking Permanent Neutrality, Brian Havel
An International Law Institution In Crisis: Rethinking Permanent Neutrality, Brian Havel
Brian Havel
No abstract provided.
Quem Votaria? As Consequências Do Voto Obrigatόrio, Zachary Elkins
Quem Votaria? As Consequências Do Voto Obrigatόrio, Zachary Elkins
Zachary Elkins
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Gradations Of Democracy? Empirical Tests Of Alternative Conceptualizations, Zachary Elkins
Gradations Of Democracy? Empirical Tests Of Alternative Conceptualizations, Zachary Elkins
Zachary Elkins
No abstract provided.