| Rights of a Possessor |
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| At common law, possessors of property who sought to recover possession from a subsequent possessor could bring a suit that alleged a trespass to land or a trespass to chattels. Another form of relief was a suit that alleged conversion. Adherence to the pleading technicalities was critical, but in each case, the possessor had to allege that he or she was the prior possessor. Remedies in these common law actions included the recovery of the items allegedly taken or the ejectment of persons from the possessor's land. More... |
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| Causing Damage to a Neighbor's Property |
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| Generally speaking, if a property owner undertakes an action that results in damage to the property that is owned by his or her neighbor, the offending property owner may be liable. More... |
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| Dog Law - Landlord Liability for Tenant's Dogs |
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| In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Generally speaking, such restrictions are legal. More... |
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| Initiative and Referendum |
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| Initiative and referendum are two mechanisms by which the voters of a state can directly effectuate changes in the state law. Whether a particular state has an initiative process and/or a referendum process is determined by the constitution of the state. More... |
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| Flipping Scams |
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| In recent years, so-called "flipping scams" have received widespread attention in the media. How does it work? More... |
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