Property

Singer, Berger, Davidson & Penalver

Joseph William Singer, Bethany R. Berger, Nestor M. Davidson, Eduardo Moises Penalver · 7th

Complete case list for Singer, Berger, Davidson & Penalver, the Property casebook by Joseph William Singer (7th Edition)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Property Law

Establishes the principle of land title and the impact of discovery.

Addresses the limits of property rights and the concept of public interest.

Chapter 2: Possession
Pierson v. Post

pp. pp. 16-25

Defines the statutory rules surrounding the acquisition of possession.

Discusses the rights of possession in relation to intangible property.

Chapter 3: Titles and Estates
Kohler v. Johnson

pp. pp. 31-40

Explores the distinction between types of property titles.

Baker v. Seldon

pp. pp. 41-50

Illustrates the legal obligations tied to different estates.

Chapter 4: Contracts and Property
Hadley v. Baxendale

pp. pp. 51-60

Examines the effect of contract breach on property rights.

Establishes the enforceability of equitable interests in property contracts.

Chapter 5: Land Use and Zoning

Sets precedent for zoning laws and their constitutional standing.

Explores the limits of governmental power in controlling land use.

Chapter 6: Easements and Licenses
Othen v. Rosier

pp. pp. 91-100

Clarifies the distinctions between easements and licenses.

Caldwell v. Foresman

pp. pp. 101-110

Illustrates the judicial management of easement disputes.

Chapter 7: Adverse Possession
Tennis v. Radford

pp. pp. 111-120

Examines the requirements for establishing adverse possession.

Guerin v. Smith

pp. pp. 121-130

Discusses the implications of good faith in adverse possession claims.

Chapter 8: Landlord-Tenant Law

Sets a landmark decision in tenant rights and obligations.

Addresses the doctrine of implied warranty of habitability.

Chapter 9: Real Estate Transactions
Rowland v. Christian

pp. pp. 151-160

Explores liability in real estate transactions and latent defects.

Burgess v. Dwyer

pp. pp. 161-170

Analyzes equitable remedies in real estate sales.

Chapter 10: Mortgages
Harris v. McRae

pp. pp. 171-180

Establishes the rights and duties of mortgagors and mortgagees.

Discusses foreclosure procedures and lender obligations.

Chapter 11: Nuisance

Addresses the balance between property rights and environmental impacts.

Defines the legal tests for establishing nuisance claims.

Chapter 12: Land Use Regulation

Examines limits on governmental takings of private property.

Discusses the implications of eminent domain on property rights.

Chapter 13: Property and Public Policy

Discusses the intersection of property rights and regulatory actions.

Examines fundamental rights implied by property interests.

Chapter 14: Trusts and Estates

Discusses the enforceability of charitable trusts in property succession.

In re Estate of Condon

pp. pp. 261-270

Examines the distribution of property in estate law.

Chapter 15: Future Interests
Riddle v. Harmon

pp. pp. 271-280

Explores the complexities of future interests in property planning.

Jenkins v. Jenkins

pp. pp. 281-290

Discusses the legitimacy of various forms of future interests.

Why This Casebook

Professors assign this casebook for its comprehensive coverage of key property law principles combined with modern legal dilemmas. Its structured chapter format provides a pedagogical framework that encourages critical analysis and application of the law in real-world scenarios.

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