Landowner liability for off-premises injury—a sequelBy Donald L. Shriver & Donald P. ShriverReal Estate Law, September 1999In our previous article, we discussed the duty on landowners for injuries that occur off of the landowner's property,1 and although clear conclusions could not be drawn, several guiding factors emerged.
Proceed with caution in condemnation actionsBy Jeffrey A. MolletReal Estate Law, September 1999A recent decision from the appellate court for the Second District may cause municipalities to proceed with more caution in pursuing condemnation actions.
Custom built home contracts: representing the builderBy Robert J. LaskyReal Estate Law, June 1999A. Custom home builder is "a custom builder that...constructs a unique home or building that meets a specific client's needs and desires." National Association of Home Builders.
Is it a strip of land or just a right of way?By Don JohnsonReal Estate Law, June 1999The significance of this question--Is it a strip of land or just a right of way?--lies in the ownership of the minerals beneath it.
Tenancy by the entiretyBy Myles JacobsReal Estate Law, January 1999At the real estate update seminar this year there were some questions asked regarding tenancy by the entirety, its creation and what would be the effect on how title was held if the estate was not properly created.
