Aquistion Of Property

Question 1

Pierson v. Post takeaway

Answer 1

Post hunted fox w/ hounds. Pierson was aware of the chase and killed fox and carried it off.
How do we dominate a animal?
By actually depriving it of its natural Liberty , pursuit and intent does not give one a legal right to an animal

Question 2

What does ownership include?

Answer 2

The right to possess, the right to own, the right to sell, the right to give and the right to destroy

Question 3

Ghen v. Rich

Answer 3

P was in whale hunting business. The standard was to shoot whale, it would sink and then 3 days later float up. D found whale washed up 3 days later and auctioned it. This case shows domination by usage of the local custom

Question 4

Protection of property

Answer 4

It is a landowner’s right to exclude others from his/her land, but the right is hollow if the legal system provides sufficient means to protect it

Question 5

Three elements of capture

Answer 5

1) intent
2) manifestation of intent
3) domination (deprivation of liberty)