First Possession

Question 1

Default Rule

Answer 1

Control is possession (dominion and control)

Question 2

American Rule of Capture

Answer 2

intent to kill; capture; mortally wound

intent to deprive creature of natural liberty

Question 3

Doctrine of Increase

Answer 3

right of offspring of domestic animals belong to the owner of the mother.

Policy -> easier to know mother than father

Question 4

Constructive Possession

Answer 4

Possessory right of wild animals on property
Owner -> no need to know of animal (constructive possession auto kick in)

Policy -> keep others off property

Question 5

Possession of Domestic Animals

Answer 5

possessory interest trumps that of the hunter

Question 6

Right to exclude

Answer 6

Generally -> right to keep people off

Exceptions must be compelling (government aid for migrant workers)

Question 7

Right to Natural Resources

Answer 7

right to what you can extract from your land; no slant drilling