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![]() | Firmage, Edwin B. | Free exercise of religion in nineteenth century America: the Mormon cases | The Mormon cases present a fascinating study of diversity and conformity in the United States in the nineteenth century. From their beginning the Mormons were a gathered people. Almost immedi- ately, from their origins in New York, the Mormons challenged the legal systems in the nation and the state... | Law; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Nineteenth century; Polygamy; Theocracy | 1989 |
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![]() | Hanna, Patricia Lee | Having children: philosophical and legal reflections on parenthood (Book Review) | A review of the book "Having Children: Philosophical and Legal Reflections on Parenthood". | Books, reviews; Parenthood; Philosophy; Law | 1981-07 |
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![]() | Francis, Leslie | Penn Central Transportation Company v. New York City: easy taking-clause cases make uncertain Law. | In Penn Central Transportation Company v. New York City, the Supreme Court held that New York City's Landmarks Preservation Law as applied to Grand Central Terminal was not a "taking" of property for which compensation is constitutionally required. The decision has been hailed as a major victory for... | Law; Compensation; Property Rights; Landmarks Preservation Law; Supreme Court Rulings | 2006-06-16 |
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![]() | Firmage, Edwin B. | Religion & the law: the Mormon experience in the nineteenth century | The Mormon cases present a fascinating study of diversity and conformity in the nineteenth century United States. From their beginning the Mormons were a gathered people. Almost immediately, from the time of the origin in New York, the Mormons challenged national and state legal systems to protect... | Law; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Nineteenth century; Polygamy; Theocracy | 1990 |
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![]() | Battin, Margaret P. | To die or not to die? (Book Review) | Reviews the book `To Die or Not to Die? Cross-disciplinary, Cultural, and Legal Perspectives on the Right to Choose Death,' edited by Arthur S. Berger and Joyce Berger. | Books; Law; Death | 1992-07 |