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Dysfunctional Contracts And The Laws And Practices That Enable Them: An Empirical Analysis, 46 Ind. L. Rev. 797 (2013), Debra Pogrund Stark, Jessica M. Choplin, Eileen Linnabery Jan 2013

Dysfunctional Contracts And The Laws And Practices That Enable Them: An Empirical Analysis, 46 Ind. L. Rev. 797 (2013), Debra Pogrund Stark, Jessica M. Choplin, Eileen Linnabery

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While many courts refuse to strike down these clauses under the unconscionability test, this Article argues that the results from the Remedies Experiment should lead courts to adopt a different set of tests for ruling on the enforceability of limitation-of-remedy clauses in home purchase contracts. Part I of this Article highlights the relevant results from two empirical studies Professor Stark conducted regarding major problems with the fairness of purchase agreement forms used by residential real estate developers in Illinois. Part I also discusses the lack of home purchaser understanding of key relevant laws and legal documents examined in an empirical …


The Global Subprime Crisis As Explained By The Contrast Between American Contracts Law And Civil Law Countries' Laws, Practices And Expectations In Real Estate Transactions: How The Lack Of Informed Consent And The Absence Of The Civil Law Notary In The United States Contribute To The Global Crisis In Subprime Mortgage Investments, 11 J. Int'l Bus. & L. 133 (2012), Celeste M. Hammond, Ilaria Landini Jan 2012

The Global Subprime Crisis As Explained By The Contrast Between American Contracts Law And Civil Law Countries' Laws, Practices And Expectations In Real Estate Transactions: How The Lack Of Informed Consent And The Absence Of The Civil Law Notary In The United States Contribute To The Global Crisis In Subprime Mortgage Investments, 11 J. Int'l Bus. & L. 133 (2012), Celeste M. Hammond, Ilaria Landini

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Consumer Protection Initiatives In The Eu Mortgage Market: A Behavioral Economics Based Critique And Proposal, 25 Temp. Int'l & Comp. L.J. 1 (2011), Debra Pogrund Stark, Jessica M. Choplin Jan 2011

Consumer Protection Initiatives In The Eu Mortgage Market: A Behavioral Economics Based Critique And Proposal, 25 Temp. Int'l & Comp. L.J. 1 (2011), Debra Pogrund Stark, Jessica M. Choplin

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A Psychological Investigation Of Consumer Vulnerability To Fraud: Legal And Policy Implication, 35 Law & Psychol. Rev. 61 (2011), Jessica M. Choplin, Debra Pogrund Stark, Jasmine N. Ahmad Jan 2011

A Psychological Investigation Of Consumer Vulnerability To Fraud: Legal And Policy Implication, 35 Law & Psychol. Rev. 61 (2011), Jessica M. Choplin, Debra Pogrund Stark, Jasmine N. Ahmad

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Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher Jan 2008

Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher

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Good Faith And Fair Dealing In Commercial Leasing: The Right Doctrine In The Wrong Transaction, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 275 (2008), Daniel B. Bogart Jan 2008

Good Faith And Fair Dealing In Commercial Leasing: The Right Doctrine In The Wrong Transaction, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 275 (2008), Daniel B. Bogart

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Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo Jan 2007

Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo

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Navigating Residential Attorney Approvals: Finding A Better Judicial North Star, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 171 (2006), Debra Pogrund Stark Jan 2006

Navigating Residential Attorney Approvals: Finding A Better Judicial North Star, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 171 (2006), Debra Pogrund Stark

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Creditors' Rights Risk: A Title Insurer's Perspective, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 223 (2004), Paul L. Hammann, John C. Murray Jan 2004

Creditors' Rights Risk: A Title Insurer's Perspective, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 223 (2004), Paul L. Hammann, John C. Murray

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The Marshall Court And Property Rights: A Reappraisal, 33 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2000), James W. Ely Jr. Jan 2000

The Marshall Court And Property Rights: A Reappraisal, 33 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2000), James W. Ely Jr.

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Reinventing Common Interest Developments: Reflections On A Policy Role For The Judiciary, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 397 (1998), Evan Mckenzie Jan 1998

Reinventing Common Interest Developments: Reflections On A Policy Role For The Judiciary, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 397 (1998), Evan Mckenzie

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Home Businesses, Llamas And Aluminum Siding: Trends In Covenant Enforcement, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 443 (1998), Katharine N. Rosenberry Jan 1998

Home Businesses, Llamas And Aluminum Siding: Trends In Covenant Enforcement, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 443 (1998), Katharine N. Rosenberry

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Involuntary Sale: Banishing An Owner From The Condominium Community, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (1998), Michael C. Kim Jan 1998

Involuntary Sale: Banishing An Owner From The Condominium Community, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (1998), Michael C. Kim

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Restrictive Covenants And Architectural Review: Some Suggested Standards, 27 J. Marshall L. Rev. 939 (1994), Allen Oshinski Jan 1994

Restrictive Covenants And Architectural Review: Some Suggested Standards, 27 J. Marshall L. Rev. 939 (1994), Allen Oshinski

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Rowe V. State Bank Of Lombard: The Key To Unlocking A Landlord's Duty To Provide Security, 23 J. Marshall L. Rev. 131 (1989), Jeffrey Fowler Jan 1989

Rowe V. State Bank Of Lombard: The Key To Unlocking A Landlord's Duty To Provide Security, 23 J. Marshall L. Rev. 131 (1989), Jeffrey Fowler

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Buying Blackacre: Form Contracts And Prudent Provisions, 23 J. Marshall L. Rev. 15 (1989), John H. Scheid Jan 1989

Buying Blackacre: Form Contracts And Prudent Provisions, 23 J. Marshall L. Rev. 15 (1989), John H. Scheid

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Unconscionability - Real Property Lawyers Confront A New Problem, 21 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (1987), Robert Kratovil Jan 1987

Unconscionability - Real Property Lawyers Confront A New Problem, 21 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (1987), Robert Kratovil

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Mandatory Disclosure: The Key To Residential Real Estate Brokers' Conflicting Obligations, 19 J. Marshall L. Rev. 201 (1985), John R. Ardaugh Jan 1985

Mandatory Disclosure: The Key To Residential Real Estate Brokers' Conflicting Obligations, 19 J. Marshall L. Rev. 201 (1985), John R. Ardaugh

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The Restatement (Second) Of Contracts And The Ucc: A Real Property Law Perspective, 16 J. Marshall L. Rev. 287 (1983), Robert Kratovil Jan 1983

The Restatement (Second) Of Contracts And The Ucc: A Real Property Law Perspective, 16 J. Marshall L. Rev. 287 (1983), Robert Kratovil

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Epilogue: Wellenkamp V. Bank Of America, 15 J. Marshall L. Rev. 435 (1982), Robert Kratovil Jan 1982

Epilogue: Wellenkamp V. Bank Of America, 15 J. Marshall L. Rev. 435 (1982), Robert Kratovil

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