CRM/LAW C101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Intangible Property, Starbucks, Adverse Possession
6 Dec 2016
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Eminent domain, condemnation, and the takings clause. Acquiring property: discovery, adverse possession, gifts, inheritance. Property is the law governing the ownership over land and things; dates back many, many centuries of common law; notice some blurring between different areas of law especially contracts and property. Less distinct if we talk about land rights and other types of property rights; different from intellectual property (intangible things) The law governing ownership, dominion, control, and use in land and things. Ability to control the use of property over others that try to claim an interest. Relationships among people with respect to valuable resources. Sociolegal questions invited by property: the power of eminent domain. Takings clause: nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation . Condemnation cases: what is just compensation, what is a public purpose , they must pay a fair price to compensate person for giving up something (home) for public.
