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Author Burnett, Guy F., 1979- author.

Title The safeguard of liberty and property : the Supreme Court, Kelo v. New London, and the takings clause / Guy F. Burnett
Published Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2015]

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 165 pages)
Contents Introduction -- The facts of the case and the original decisions -- The object of society : the amicus briefs and oral argument -- The evolving public use clause : the majority opinion -- At a loss what expedient to substitute : the concurring opinion -- Merely incidental benefits : O'connor's dissenting opinion -- Something has gone seriously awry : Thomas's dissenting opinion -- More like a living nightmare than a dream : the Kelo backlash -- Conclusion
Summary This book is an in-depth analysis of the case law and popular backlash to the Supreme Court case Kelo v. New London (2005). Using a variety of legal, academic, legislative, media, and popular sources, it examines and establishes the Court's most recent interpretation of property rights, eminent domain, and popular reaction to the interpretation
Analysis Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005)
Notes Based on author's dissertation (dcotoral - Claremont Graduate University), 2013
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Kelo, Susette -- Trials, litigation, etc
SUBJECT Kelo, Susette fast
Subject New London (Conn.) -- Trials, litigation, etc
Eminent domain -- United States -- Cases
LAW -- Government -- State, Provincial & Municipal.
Trials
Eminent domain -- Cases
Eminent domain
Connecticut -- New London
United States
Genre/Form Trials, litigation, etc.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2021676060
ISBN 9780739197844
0739197843
0739197851
9780739197851