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Why does the law school curriculum start with Property class? What are some foundational legal principles that every student needs to know about property? Most people remember Pierson v. Post (a.k.a. the fox case) but why does it matter? Does society need property rights?
Personal property rights are the basic building blocks of any legal system. Professor James Stern explains that all societies require rules to govern actions. People need to be secure in their right to own something without interference from either o
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Personal property rights are the basic building blocks of any legal system. Professor James Stern explains that all societies require rules to govern actions. People need to be secure in their right to own something without interference from either other individuals or the government. This security is what enables societies to function because people utilize their property to live and participate in the community.
James Y. Stern is Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
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