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Property As A Management Institution, Lynda L. Butler
Property As A Management Institution, Lynda L. Butler
Lynda L. Butler
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Gay Marriage And The Problem Of Property, Andrea B. Carroll
Gay Marriage And The Problem Of Property, Andrea B. Carroll
Andrea Beauchamp Carroll
The Supreme Court’s gay marriage decision in Obergefell has been hailed in almost all corners as a milestone in American jurisprudence. From topics as varied as adoption and taxes, a myriad of rights have now descended upon gay couples as a result of the Court’s ruling. In this Commentary, we explore the little discussed downsides of the decision when it comes to the property rights and debts of the spouses. This is particularly important when considering the rights of third parties and their settled expectations in the context of retroactivity, as well the ways in which the Court’s decision may …