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5. Common-understanding factors

By Patrick J. Wright, published on April 11, 2008

Contents

  • a. Justice Cooley’s scholarly writings
  • b. Michigan case law
  • c. Constitutional convention activity
  • d. Federal case law
SKU: S2008-02
Tomkins Brief cover

Mackinac Center Amicus Curiae Brief in Michigan Department of Transportation v. Tomkins

  • About This Ducument
  • Executive Summary
  • Jurisdictional Statement/Statement of Question Involved
  • Introduction
  • Statement of Facts
  • Argument/Standard of Review
  • Merits
    • 1. Relevant law and constitutional provisions
    • 2. The common-understanding doctrine and takings
    • 3. Spiek and highway effects
    • 4. The instant case at the Court of Appeals
    • 5. Common-understanding factors
      • a. Justice Cooley’s scholarly writings
      • b. Michigan case law
      • c. Constitutional convention activity
      • d. Federal case law
  • Conclusion
  • Relief Requested
  • About the Author

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