Welcome to Property! Here are the assignments for the first week of class. The main readings are from the Spranking book and the readings in the boxes are from Mine! I've also attached the Course Information handout I sent you via email.

Enjoy and I'll see you soon!

Class 1, January 9, 2023

CHAPTER 1 The Concept of Property

1. Why Recognize Property?, pages 1-14

1. Five Theories of Property

1. Protect First Possession
2. Encourage Labor
3. Maximize Social Happiness
4. Ensure Democracy

1. Facilitate Personal Development

   Mine! Six Stories (pp. 12-16) The Knee Defender (pp. 1-7) The Rocking Chair (pp. 18-20)

1. Two Stories: The Fox and the Celebrity (Note: we’re only doing the fox, not the celebrity)

Pierson v. Post

Points for Discussion

Class 2, January 11, 2023

B. What Is Property?, pages 24-25

2. Right to Exclude, pages 45-63

William Blackstone, 3 Commentaries on the Laws of England
Jacque v. Steenberg Homes, Inc.
Points for Discussion
State v. Shack
Points for Discussion
Jerry L. Anderson, Britain’s Right to Roam: Redefining the Landowner’s Bundle of Sticks

1. Right to Use, pages 64-77

Sundowner, Inc. v. King
Points for Discussion
Prah v. Maretti
Points for Discussion