First Assignment Spring 2026

Property

LAW 514 Section 1/2

Heidi Gorovitz Robertson

Welcome to Property 2026!
I'm looking forward to working with you this spring.
Here's what we'll be doing during the first two classes. Also, I've attached the semester course schedule and course information documents below. Please do read them so you're not surprised by anything!
HGR

Class 1:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
CHAPTER 1 The Concept of Property
A. Why Recognize Property, pages 1-14
1. Five Theories of Property
2. Two Stories: The Fox and The Celebrity
(but we’re only doing the fox)
Class 2:
Thursday, January 15, 2026
B. What Is Property?, pages 24-26
2. Right to Exclude, pages 46-63
William Blackstone, 3 Commentaries on the Laws of England
Jacque v. Steenberg Homes, Inc.
Points for Discussion
State v. Shack
Points for Discussion
Perspective and Analysis - Jerry L. Anderson excerpt, Britain’s Right to Roam: Redefining the Landowner’s Bundle of Sticks

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First Assignment Spring 2026