This lesson in landlord-tenant law covers the tenancy for years, also known as the estate for years, term for years, or term of years.
Read moreThis lesson explores the myriad ways in which easements may be terminated. It begins by focusing on express termination, the most effective way to terminate an easement when the holder of the benefit of the easement agrees to terminate it. The bulk of the interactive tutorial deals with the more complicated problem of termination without the express consent of the benefitted party.
Read moreThis lesson reviews the key aspects of the Merger Rule, the Rule in Shelley's Case and the Doctrine of Worthier Title. These three rules transform future interests in certain types of conveyances and should be learned after one has mastered the classification of estates and future interests and before one studies the Rule Against Perpetuities.
Read moreThis is a lesson on two types of personal jurisdiction: transient and general. This lesson also covers the important related topic of domicile.
Read moreThis lesson will give you some background about Regional Organizations, collections of countries, organized by region, engaged in collaborative work toward some common goal. You will learn to find the documents of some of the most important Regional Organizations on the web.
Read moreThis lesson provides an overview of the history and structure of the European Union, followed by an introduction to researching European Union documents, specifically EU treaties, regulations, directives, and opinions of the European Court of Justice. The European Union is a truly unique structure which represents over half a century of cooperation between select nations.
Read moreThis is Part 2 of a beginning lesson on contracts. It covers the last 2 elements: consideration and complies with the law and/or public policy. This lesson is written for the legal studies, prelaw, paralegal or business law student.
Read moreThis lesson is designed to help students understand the term "search" as it is used under the Fourth Amendment.
Read moreThe requirement of "probable cause" is an integral part of the Fourth Amendment. The Amendment specifically provides that a warrant may not issue except on probable cause.
Read moreFocusing on the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, this lesson gives a brief overview of the ways in which federal environmental and natural resources law can raise issues regarding the federal government's constitutional au
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